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According to all known laws of aviation, there is no way a bee should be able to fly.
Its wings are too small to get its fat little body off the ground.
The bee, of course, flies anyway because bees don’t care what humans think is impossible.
Yellow, black. Yellow, black. Yellow, black. Yellow, black.
Ooh, black and yellow!
Let’s shake it up a little.
Barry! Breakfast is ready!
Coming!
Hang on a second.
Hello?
Barry?
Adam?
Can you believe this is happening?
I can’t.
I’ll pick you up.
Looking sharp.
Use the stairs, Your father paid good money for those.
Sorry. I’m excited.
Here’s the graduate.
We’re very proud of you, son.
A perfect report card, all B’s.
Very proud.
Ma! I got a thing going here.
You got lint on your fuzz.
Ow! That’s me!
Wave to us! We’ll be in row 118,000.
Bye!
Barry, I told you, stop flying in the house!
Hey, Adam.
Hey, Barry.
Is that fuzz gel?
A little. Special day, graduation.
Never thought I’d make it.
Three days grade school, three days high school.
Those were awkward.
Three days college. I’m glad I took a day and hitchhiked around The Hive.
You did come back different.
Hi, Barry. Artie, growing a mustache? Looks good.
Hear about Frankie?
Yeah.
You going to the funeral?
No, I’m not going.
Everybody knows, sting someone, you die.
Don’t waste it on a squirrel.
Such a hothead.
I guess he could have just gotten out of the way.
I love this incorporating an amusement park into our day.
That’s why we don’t need vacations.
Boy, quite a bit of pomp under the circumstances.
Well, Adam, today we are men.
We are!
Bee-men.
Amen!
Hallelujah!
Students, faculty, distinguished bees,
please welcome Dean Buzzwell.
Welcome, New Hive City graduating class of 9:15.
That concludes our ceremonies And begins your career at Honex Industries!
Will we pick our job today?
I heard it’s just orientation.
Heads up! Here we go.
Keep your hands and antennas inside the tram at all times.
Wonder what it’ll be like?
A little scary.
Welcome to Honex, a division of Honesco and a part of the Hexagon Group.
This is it!
Wow.
Wow.
We know that you, as a bee, have worked your whole life to get to the point where you can work for your whole life.
Honey begins when our valiant Pollen Jocks bring the nectar to The Hive.
Our top-secret formula is automatically color-corrected, scent-adjusted and bubble-contoured into this soothing sweet syrup with its distinctive golden glow you know as… Honey!
That girl was hot.
She’s my cousin!
She is?
Yes, we’re all cousins.
Right. You’re right.
At Honex, we constantly strive to improve every aspect of bee existence.
These bees are stress-testing a new helmet technology.
What do you think he makes?
Not enough.
Here we have our latest advancement, the Krelman.
What does that do?
Catches that little strand of honey that hangs after you pour it.
Saves us millions.
Can anyone work on the Krelman?
Of course. Most bee jobs are small ones.
But bees know that every small job, if it’s done well, means a lot.
But choose carefully because you’ll stay in the job you pick for the rest of your life.
The same job the rest of your life? I didn’t know that.
What’s the difference?
You’ll be happy to know that bees, as a species, haven’t had one day off in 27 million years.
So you’ll just work us to death?
We’ll sure try.
Wow! That blew my mind!
“What’s the difference?”
How can you say that?
One job forever?
That’s an insane choice to have to make.
I’m relieved. Now we only have to make one decision in life.
But, Adam, how could they never have told us that?
Why would you question anything? We’re bees.
We’re the most perfectly functioning society on Earth.
You ever think maybe things work a little too well here?
Like what? Give me one example.
I don’t know. But you know what I’m talking about.
Please clear the gate. Royal Nectar Force on approach.
Wait a second. Check it out.
Hey, those are Pollen Jocks!
Wow.
I’ve never seen them this close.
They know what it’s like outside The Hive.
Yeah, but some don’t come back.
Hey, Jocks!
Hi, Jocks!
You guys did great!
You’re monsters!
You’re sky freaks! I love it! I love it!
I wonder where they were.
I don’t know.
Their day’s not planned.
Outside The Hive, flying who knows where, doing who knows what.
You can’t just decide to be a Pollen Jock. You have to be bred for that.
Right.
Look. That’s more pollen than you and I will see in a lifetime.
It’s just a status symbol.
Bees make too much of it.
Perhaps. Unless you’re wearing it and the ladies see you wearing it.
Those ladies?
Aren’t they our cousins too?
Distant. Distant.
Look at these two.
Couple of Hive Harrys.
Let’s have fun with them.
It must be dangerous being a Pollen Jock.
Yeah. Once a bear pinned me against a mushroom!
He had a paw on my throat, and with the other, he was slapping me!
Oh, my!
I never thought I’d knock him out.
What were you doing during this?
Trying to alert the authorities.
I can autograph that.
A little gusty out there today, wasn’t it, comrades?
Yeah. Gusty.
We’re hitting a sunflower patch six miles from here tomorrow.
Six miles, huh?
Barry!
A puddle jump for us, but maybe you’re not up for it.
Maybe I am.
You are not!
We’re going 0900 at J-Gate.
What do you think, buzzy-boy?
Are you bee enough?
I might be. It all depends on what 0900 means.
Hey, Honex!
Dad, you surprised me.
You decide what you’re interested in?
Well, there’s a lot of choices.
But you only get one.
Do you ever get bored doing the same job every day?
Son, let me tell you about stirring.
You grab that stick, and you just move it around, and you stir it around.
You get yourself into a rhythm.
It’s a beautiful thing.
You know, Dad, the more I think about it,
maybe the honey field just isn’t right for me.
You were thinking of what, making balloon animals?
That’s a bad job for a guy with a stinger.
Janet, your son’s not sure he wants to go into honey!
Barry, you are so funny sometimes.
I’m not trying to be funny.
You’re not funny! You’re going into honey. Our son, the stirrer!
You’re gonna be a stirrer?
No one’s listening to me!
Wait till you see the sticks I have.
I could say anything right now.
I’m gonna get an ant tattoo!
Let’s open some honey and celebrate!
Maybe I’ll pierce my thorax. Shave my antennae. Shack up with a grasshopper. Get a gold tooth and call everybody “dawg”!
I’m so proud.
We’re starting work today!
Today’s the day.
Come on! All the good jobs will be gone.
Yeah, right.
Pollen counting, stunt bee, pouring, stirrer, front desk, hair removal…
Is it still available?
Hang on. Two left!
One of them’s yours! Congratulations!
Step to the side.
What’d you get?
Picking crud out. Stellar!
Wow!
Couple of newbies?
Yes, sir! Our first day! We are ready!
Make your choice.
You want to go first?
No, you go.
Oh, my. What’s available?
Restroom attendant’s open, not for the reason you think.
Any chance of getting the Krelman?
Sure, you’re on.
I’m sorry, the Krelman just closed out.
Wax monkey’s always open.
The Krelman opened up again.
What happened?
A bee died. Makes an opening. See? He’s dead. Another dead one.
Deady. Deadified. Two more dead.
Dead from the neck up. Dead from the neck down. That’s life!
Oh, this is so hard!
Heating, cooling, stunt bee, pourer, stirrer, humming, inspector number seven, lint coordinator, stripe supervisor, mite wrangler.
Barry, what do you think I should… Barry?
Barry!
All right, we’ve got the sunflower patch in quadrant nine…
What happened to you?
Where are you?
I’m going out.
Out? Out where?
Out there.
Oh, no!
I have to, before I go to work for the rest of my life.
You’re gonna die! You’re crazy! Hello?
Another call coming in.
If anyone’s feeling brave, there’s a Korean deli on 83rd that gets their roses today.
Hey, guys.
Look at that.
Isn’t that the kid we saw yesterday?
Hold it, son, flight deck’s restricted.
It’s OK, Lou. We’re gonna take him up.
Really? Feeling lucky, are you?
Sign here, here. Just initial that.
Thank you.
OK.
You got a rain advisory today, and as you all know, bees cannot fly in rain.
So be careful. As always, watch your brooms, hockey sticks, dogs, birds, bears and bats.
Also, I got a couple of reports of root beer being poured on us.
Murphy’s in a home because of it, babbling like a cicada!
That’s awful.
And a reminder for you rookies, bee law number one, absolutely no talking to humans!
All right, launch positions!
Buzz, buzz, buzz, buzz! Buzz, buzz, buzz, buzz! Buzz, buzz, buzz, buzz!
Black and yellow!
Hello!
You ready for this, hot shot?
Yeah. Yeah, bring it on.
Wind, check.
Antennae, check.
Nectar pack, check.
Wings, check.
Stinger, check.
Scared out of my shorts, check.
OK, ladies,
let’s move it out!
Pound those petunias, you striped stem-suckers!
All of you, drain those flowers!
Wow! I’m out!
I can’t believe I’m out!
So blue.
I feel so fast and free!
Box kite!
Wow!
Flowers!
This is Blue Leader, We have roses visual.
Bring it around 30 degrees and hold.
Roses!
30 degrees, roger. Bringing it around.
Stand to the side, kid.
It’s got a bit of a kick.
That is one nectar collector!
Ever see pollination up close?
No, sir.
I pick up some pollen here, sprinkle it over here. Maybe a dash over there, a pinch on that one.
See that? It’s a little bit of magic.
That’s amazing. Why do we do that?
That’s pollen power. More pollen, more flowers, more nectar, more honey for us.
Cool.
I’m picking up a lot of bright yellow, Could be daisies, Don’t we need those?
Copy that visual.
Wait. One of these flowers seems to be on the move.
Say again? You’re reporting a moving flower?
Affirmative.
That was on the line!
This is the coolest. What is it?
I don’t know, but I’m loving this color.
It smells good.
Not like a flower, but I like it.
Yeah, fuzzy.
Chemical-y.
Careful, guys. It’s a little grabby.
My sweet lord of bees!
Candy-brain, get off there!
Problem!
Guys!
This could be bad.
Affirmative.
Very close.
Gonna hurt.
Mama’s little boy.
You are way out of position, rookie!
Coming in at you like a missile!
Help me!
I don’t think these are flowers.
Should we tell him?
I think he knows.
What is this?!
Match point!
You can start packing up, honey, because you’re about to eat it!
Yowser!
Gross.
There’s a bee in the car!
Do something!
I’m driving!
Hi, bee.
He’s back here!
He’s going to sting me!
Nobody move. If you don’t move, he won’t sting you. Freeze!
He blinked!
Spray him, Granny!
What are you doing?!
Wow… the tension level out here is unbelievable.
I gotta get home.
Can’t fly in rain. Can’t fly in rain. Can’t fly in rain.
Mayday! Mayday! Bee going down!
Ken, could you close the window please?
Ken, could you close the window please?
Check out my new resume. I made it into a fold-out brochure. You see? Folds out.
Oh, no. More humans. I don’t need this.
What was that?
Maybe this time. This time. This time. This time! This time! This… Drapes!
That is diabolical.
It’s fantastic. It’s got all my special skills, even my top-ten favorite movies.
What’s number one? Star Wars?
Nah, I don’t go for that… kind of stuff.
No wonder we shouldn’t talk to them. They’re out of their minds.
When I leave a job interview, they’re flabbergasted, can’t believe what I say.
There’s the sun. Maybe that’s a way out.
I don’t remember the sun having a big 75 on it.
I predicted global warming. I could feel it getting hotter. At first I thought it was just me.
Wait! Stop! Bee!
Stand back. These are winter boots.
Wait!
Don’t kill him!
You know I’m allergic to them! This thing could kill me!
Why does his life have less value than yours?
Why does his life have any less value than mine? Is that your statement?
I’m just saying all life has value. You don’t know what he’s capable of feeling.
My brochure!
There you go, little guy.
I’m not scared of him.It’s an allergic thing.
Put that on your resume brochure.
My whole face could puff up.
Make it one of your special skills.
Knocking someone out is also a special skill.
Right. Bye, Vanessa. Thanks.
Vanessa, next week? Yogurt night?
Sure, Ken. You know, whatever.
You could put carob chips on there.
Bye.
Supposed to be less calories.
Bye.
I gotta say something. She saved my life. I gotta say something.
All right, here it goes.
Nah.
What would I say?
I could really get in trouble. It’s a bee law. You’re not supposed to talk to a human.
I can’t believe I’m doing this. I’ve got to.
Oh, I can’t do it. Come on!
No. Yes. No. Do it. I can’t.
How should I start it? “You like jazz?” No, that’s no good.
Here she comes! Speak, you fool!
Hi!
I’m sorry. You’re talking.
Yes, I know.
You’re talking!
I’m so sorry.
No, it’s OK. It’s fine.
I know I’m dreaming. But I don’t recall going to bed.
Well, I’m sure this is very disconcerting.
This is a bit of a surprise to me. I mean, you’re a bee!
I am. And I’m not supposed to be doing this, but they were all trying to kill me.
And if it wasn’t for you… I had to thank you. It’s just how I was raised.
That was a little weird. I’m talking with a bee.
Yeah.
I’m talking to a bee. And the bee is talking to me!
I just want to say I’m grateful.
I’ll leave now.
Wait! How did you learn to do that?
What?
The talking thing.
Same way you did, I guess. “Mama, Dada, honey.” You pick it up.
That’s very funny.
Yeah.
Bees are funny. If we didn’t laugh, we’d cry with what we have to deal with.
Anyway… Can I… get you something?
Like what?
I don’t know. I mean… I don’t know. Coffee?
I don’t want to put you out.
It’s no trouble. It takes two minutes.
It’s just coffee.
I hate to impose.
Don’t be ridiculous!
Actually, I would love a cup.
Hey, you want rum cake?
I shouldn’t.
Have some.
No, I can’t.
Come on!
I’m trying to lose a couple micrograms.
Where?
These stripes don’t help.
You look great!
I don’t know if you know anything about fashion.
Are you all right?
No.
He’s making the tie in the cab as they’re flying up Madison.
He finally gets there.
He runs up the steps into the church.
The wedding is on.
And he says, “Watermelon?
I thought you said Guatemalan.
Why would I marry a watermelon?”
Is that a bee joke?
That’s the kind of stuff we do.
Yeah, different.
So, what are you gonna do, Barry?
About work? I don’t know.
I want to do my part for The Hive, but I can’t do it the way they want.
I know how you feel.
You do?
Sure.
My parents wanted me to be a lawyer or a doctor, but I wanted to be a florist.
Really?
My only interest is flowers.
Our new queen was just elected with that same campaign slogan.
Anyway, if you look… There’s my hive right there. See it?
You’re in Sheep Meadow!
Yes! I’m right off the Turtle Pond!
No way! I know that area. I lost a toe ring there once.
Why do girls put rings on their toes?
Why not?
It’s like putting a hat on your knee.
Maybe I’ll try that.
You all right, ma’am?
Oh, yeah. Fine.
Just having two cups of coffee!
Anyway, this has been great.
Thanks for the coffee.
Yeah, it’s no trouble.
Sorry I couldn’t finish it. If I did, I’d be up the rest of my life.
Are you…?
Can I take a piece of this with me?
Sure! Here, have a crumb.
Thanks!
Yeah.
All right. Well, then… I guess I’ll see you around. Or not.
OK, Barry.
And thank you so much again… for before.
Oh, that? That was nothing.
Well, not nothing, but… Anyway…
This can’t possibly work.
He’s all set to go.
We may as well try it.
OK, Dave, pull the chute.
Sounds amazing.
It was amazing!
It was the scariest, happiest moment of my life.
Humans! I can’t believe you were with humans!
Giant, scary humans!
What were they like?
Huge and crazy. They talk crazy.
They eat crazy giant things.
They drive crazy.
Do they try and kill you, like on TV?
Some of them. But some of them don’t.
How’d you get back?
Poodle.
You did it, and I’m glad. You saw whatever you wanted to see.
You had your “experience.” Now you can pick out yourjob and be normal.
Well…
Well?
Well, I met someone.
You did? Was she Bee-ish?
A wasp?! Your parents will kill you!
No, no, no, not a wasp.
Spider?
I’m not attracted to spiders.
I know it’s the hottest thing, with the eight legs and all. I can’t get by that face.
So who is she?
She’s… human.
No, no. That’s a bee law. You wouldn’t break a bee law.
Her name’s Vanessa.
Oh, boy.
She’s so nice. And she’s a florist!
Oh, no! You’re dating a human florist!
We’re not dating.
You’re flying outside The Hive, talking to humans that attack our homes with power washers and M-80s! One-eighth a stick of dynamite!
She saved my life! And she understands me.
This is over!
Eat this.
This is not over! What was that?
They call it a crumb.
It was so stingin’ stripey!
And that’s not what they eat.
That’s what falls off what they eat!
You know what a Cinnabon is?
No.
It’s bread and cinnamon and frosting. They heat it up…
Sit down!
…really hot!
Listen to me!
We are not them! We’re us.
There’s us and there’s them!
Yes, but who can deny the heart that is yearning?
There’s no yearning. Stop yearning. Listen to me!
You have got to start thinking bee, my friend. Thinking bee!
Thinking bee.
Thinking bee.
Thinking bee! Thinking bee! Thinking bee! Thinking bee!
There he is. He’s in the pool.
You know what your problem is, Barry?
I gotta start thinking bee?
How much longer will this go on?
It’s been three days! Why aren’t you working?
I’ve got a lot of big life decisions to think about.
What life? You have no life!
You have no job. You’re barely a bee!
Would it kill you to make a little honey?
Barry, come out. Your father’s talking to you.
Martin, would you talk to him?
Barry, I’m talking to you!
You coming?
Got everything?
All set!
Go ahead. I’ll catch up.
Don’t be too long.
Watch this!
Vanessa!
We’re still here.
I told you not to yell at him.
He doesn’t respond to yelling!
Then why yell at me?
Because you don’t listen!
I’m not listening to this.
Sorry, I’ve gotta go.
Where are you going?
I’m meeting a friend.
A girl? Is this why you can’t decide?
Bye.
I just hope she’s Bee-ish.
They have a huge parade of flowers every year in Pasadena?
To be in the Tournament of Roses, that’s every florist’s dream!
Up on a float, surrounded by flowers, crowds cheering.
A tournament. Do the roses compete in athletic events?
No. All right, I’ve got one.
How come you don’t fly everywhere?
It’s exhausting. Why don’t you run everywhere? It’s faster.
Yeah, OK, I see, I see.
All right, your turn.
TiVo. You can just freeze live TV? That’s insane!
You don’t have that?
We have Hivo, but it’s a disease. It’s a horrible, horrible disease.
Oh, my.
Dumb bees!
You must want to sting all those jerks.
We try not to sting. It’s usually fatal for us.
So you have to watch your temper.
Very carefully.
You kick a wall, take a walk, write an angry letter and throw it out. Work through it like any emotion: Anger, jealousy, lust.
Oh, my goodness! Are you OK?
Yeah.
What is wrong with you?!
It’s a bug.
He’s not bothering anybody.
Get out of here, you creep!
What was that? A Pic ‘N’ Save circular?
Yeah, it was. How did you know?
It felt like about 10 pages. Seventy-five is pretty much our limit.
You’ve really got that down to a science.
I lost a cousin to Italian Vogue.
I’ll bet.
What in the name of Mighty Hercules is this?
How did this get here? cute Bee, Golden Blossom, Ray Liotta Private Select?
Is he that actor?
I never heard of him.
Why is this here?
For people. We eat it.
You don’t have enough food of your own?
Well, yes.
How do you get it?
Bees make it.
I know who makes it! And it’s hard to make it!
There’s heating, cooling, stirring. You need a whole Krelman thing!
It’s organic.
It’s our-ganic!
It’s just honey, Barry.
Just what?!
Bees don’t know about this! This is stealing! A lot of stealing!
You’ve taken our homes, schools,hospitals! This is all we have!
And it’s on sale?! I’m getting to the bottom of this.
I’m getting to the bottom of all of this!
Hey, Hector. You almost done?
Almost.
He is here. I sense it.
Well, I guess I’ll go home now and just leave this nice honey out, with no one around.
You’re busted, box boy!
I knew I heard something.
So you can talk!
I can talk. And now you’ll start talking!
Where you getting the sweet stuff? Who’s your supplier?
I don’t understand.
I thought we were friends.
The last thing we want to do is upset bees!
You’re too late! It’s ours now!
You, sir, have crossed the wrong sword!
You, sir, will be lunch for my iguana, Ignacio!
Where is the honey coming from? Tell me where!
Honey Farms! It comes from Honey Farms!
Crazy person!
What horrible thing has happened here?
These faces, they never knew what hit them. And now
they’re on the road to nowhere!
Just keep still.
What? You’re not dead?
Do I look dead? They will wipe anything that moves. Where you headed?
To Honey Farms. I am onto something huge here.
I’m going to Alaska. Moose blood, crazy stuff. Blows your head off!
I’m going to Tacoma.
And you?
He really is dead.
All right.
Uh-oh!
What is that?!
Oh, no!
A wiper! Triple blade!
Triple blade?
Jump on! It’s your only chance, bee!
Why does everything have
to be so doggone clean?!
How much do you people need to see?!
Open your eyes!
Stick your head out the window!
From NPR News in Washington,
I’m Carl Kasell.
But don’t kill no more bugs!
Bee!
Moose blood guy!!
You hear something?
Like what?
Like tiny screaming.
Turn off the radio.
Whassup, bee boy?
Hey, Blood.
Just a row of honey jars, as far as the eye could see.
Wow!
I assume wherever this truck goes is where they’re getting it. I mean, that honey’s ours.
Bees hang tight. We’re all jammed in.
It’s a close community.
Not us, man. We on our own. Every mosquito on his own.
What if you get in trouble?
You a mosquito, you in trouble. Nobody likes us. They just smack. See a mosquito, smack, smack!
At least you’re out in the world. You must meet girls.
Mosquito girls try to trade up, get with a moth, dragonfly. Mosquito girl don’t want no mosquito.
You got to be kidding me!
Mooseblood’s about to leave the building! So long, bee!
Hey, guys!
Mooseblood!
I knew I’d catch y’all down here.
Did you bring your crazy straw?
We throw it in jars, slap a label on it, and it’s pretty much pure profit.
What is this place?
A bee’s got a brain the size of a pinhead.
They are pinheads!
Pinhead.
Check out the new smoker.
Oh, sweet. That’s the one you want. The Thomas 3000!
Smoker?
Ninety puffs a minute, semi-automatic. Twice the nicotine, all the tar. A couple breaths of this knocks them right out.
They make the honey, and we make the money.
“They make the honey, and we make the money”?
Oh, my!
What’s going on? Are you OK?
Yeah. It doesn’t last too long.
Do you know you’re in a fake hive with fake walls?
Our queen was moved here. We had no choice.
This is your queen? That’s a man in women’s clothes! That’s a drag queen!
What is this?
Oh, no!
There’s hundreds of them!
Bee honey.
Our honey is being brazenly stolen on a massive scale!
This is worse than anything bears have done! I intend to do something.
Oh, Barry, stop.
Who told you humans are taking our honey? That’s a rumor.
Do these look like rumors?
That’s a conspiracy theory. These are obviously doctored photos. How did you get mixed up in this?
He’s been talking to humans.
What? Talking to humans?!
He has a human girlfriend. And they make out!
Make out? Barry!
We do not.
You wish you could.
Whose side are you on?
The bees!
I dated a cricket once in San Antonio. Those crazy legs kept me up all night.
Barry, this is what you want to do with your life?
I want to do it for all our lives. Nobody works harder than bees!
Dad, I remember you coming home so overworked
your hands were still stirring. You couldn’t stop.
I remember that.
What right do they have to our honey?
We live on two cups a year. They put it in lip balm for no reason whatsoever!
Even if it’s true, what can one bee do?
Sting them where it really hurts.
In the face! The eye!
That would hurt.
No.
Up the nose? That’s a killer.
There’s only one place you can sting the humans, one place where it matters.
Hive at Five, The Hive’s only full-hour action news source.
No more bee beards!
With Bob Bumble at the anchor desk. Weather with Storm Stinger. Sports with Buzz Larvi. And Jeanette Chung.
Good evening. I’m Bob Bumble.
And I’m Jeanette Ohung.
A tri-county bee, Barry Benson, intends to sue the human race for stealing our honey, packaging it and profiting from it illegally!
Tomorrow night on Bee Larry King, we’ll have three former queens here in our studio, discussing their new book, classy Ladies, out this week on Hexagon.
Tonight we’re talking to Barry Benson.
Did you ever think, “I’m a kid from The Hive. I can’t do this”?
Bees have never been afraid to change the world.
What about Bee Oolumbus? Bee Gandhi? Bejesus?
Where I’m from, we’d never sue humans.
We were thinking of stickball or candy stores.
How old are you?
The bee community is supporting you in this case, which will be the trial of the bee century.
You know, they have a Larry King in the human world too.
It’s a common name. Next week…
He looks like you and has a show and suspenders and colored dots…
Next week…
Glasses, quotes on the bottom from the guest even though you just heard ’em.
Bear Week next week! They’re scary, hairy and here live.
Always leans forward, pointy shoulders, squinty eyes, very Jewish.
In tennis, you attack at the point of weakness!
It was my grandmother, Ken. She’s 81.
Honey, her backhand’s a joke!
I’m not gonna take advantage of that?
Quiet, please.
Actual work going on here.
Is that that same bee?
Yes, it is!
I’m helping him sue the human race.
Hello.
Hello, bee.
This is Ken.
Yeah, I remember you. Timberland, size ten and a half. Vibram sole, I believe.
Why does he talk again?
Listen, you better go ’cause we’re really busy working.
But it’s our yogurt night!
Bye-bye.
Why is yogurt night so difficult?!
You poor thing. You two have been at this for hours!
Yes, and Adam here has been a huge help.
Frosting…
How many sugars?
Just one. I try not to use the competition.
So why are you helping me?
Bees have good qualities. And it takes my mind off the shop. Instead of flowers, people are giving balloon bouquets now.
Those are great, if you’re three.
And artificial flowers.
Oh, those just get me psychotic!
Yeah, me too.
Bent stingers, pointless pollination.
Bees must hate those fake things!
Nothing worse than a daffodil that’s had work done.
Maybe this could make up for it a little bit.
This lawsuit’s a pretty big deal.
I guess.
You sure you want to go through with it?
Am I sure? When I’m done with the humans, they won’t be able to say, “Honey, I’m home,” without paying a royalty!
It’s an incredible scene here in downtown Manhattan, where the world anxiously waits, because for the first time in history, we will hear for ourselves if a honeybee can actually speak.
What have we gotten into here, Barry?
It’s pretty big, isn’t it?
I can’t believe how many humans don’t work during the day.
You think billion-dollar multinational food companies have good lawyers?
Everybody needs to stay behind the barricade.
What’s the matter?
I don’t know, I just got a chill.
Well, if it isn’t the bee team.
You boys work on this?
All rise! The Honorable Judge Bumbleton presiding.
All right. Case number 4475,
Superior Court of New York,
Barry Bee Benson v. the Honey Industry is now in session.
Mr. Montgomery, you’re representing the five food companies collectively?
A privilege.
Mr. Benson… you’re representing all the bees of the world?
I’m kidding. Yes, Your Honor, we’re ready to proceed.
Mr. Montgomery, your opening statement, please.
Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, my grandmother was a simple woman. Born on a farm, she believed it was man’s divine right to benefit from the bounty of nature God put before us.
If we lived in the topsy-turvy world Mr. Benson imagines, just think of what would it mean.
I would have to negotiate with the silkworm for the elastic in my britches!
Talking bee!
How do we know this isn’t some sort of holographic motion-picture-capture Hollywood wizardry?
They could be using laser beams! Robotics! Ventriloquism! Cloning! For all we know, he could be on steroids!
Mr. Benson?
Ladies and gentlemen, there’s no trickery here. I’m just an ordinary bee. Honey’s pretty important to me. It’s important to all bees. We invented it! We make it. And we protect it with our lives.
Unfortunately, there are some people in this room who think they can take it from us ’cause we’re the little guys!
I’m hoping that, after this is all over, you’ll see how, by taking our honey, you not only take everything we have but everything we are!
I wish he’d dress like that all the time. So nice!
Call your first witness.
So, Mr. Klauss Vanderhayden of Honey Farms, big company you have.
I suppose so.
I see you also own Honeyburton and Honron!
Yes, they provide beekeepers for our farms.
Beekeeper. I find that to be a very disturbing term.
I don’t imagine you employ any bee-free-ers, do you?
No.
I couldn’t hear you.
No.
No. Because you don’t free bees. You keep bees. Not only that, it seems you thought a bear would be an appropriate image for a jar of honey.
They’re very lovable creatures. Yogi Bear, Fozzie Bear, Build-A-Bear.
You mean like this?
Bears kill bees!
How’d you like his head crashing through your living room?! Biting into your couch! Spitting out your throw pillows! OK, that’s enough. Take him away.
So, Mr. Sting, thank you for being here. Your name intrigues me. Where have I heard it before?
I was with a band called The Police.
But you’ve never been a police officer, have you?
No, I haven’t.
No, you haven’t. And so here we have yet another example of bee culture casually stolen by a human for nothing more than a prance-about stage name.
Oh, please.
Have you ever been stung, Mr. Sting? Because I’m feeling a little stung, Sting. Or should I say… Mr. Gordon M. Sumner!
That’s not his real name?! You idiots!
Mr. Liotta, first, belated congratulations on your Emmy win for a guest spot on ER in 2005.
Thank you. Thank you.
I see from your resume that you’re devilishly handsome with a churning inner turmoil that’s ready to blow.
I enjoy what I do. Is that a crime?
Not yet it isn’t. But is this what it’s come to for you? Exploiting tiny, helpless bees so you don’t have to rehearse your part and learn your lines, sir?
Watch it, Benson! I could blow right now!
This isn’t a goodfella.
This is a badfella!
Why doesn’t someone just step on this creep, and we can all go home?!
Order in this court!
You’re all thinking it!
Order! Order, I say!
Say it!
Mr. Liotta, please sit down!
I think it was awfully nice of that bear to pitch in like that. I think the jury’s on our side.
Are we doing everything right, legally?
I’m a florist.
Right. Well, here’s to a great team.
To a great team!
Well, hello.
Ken!
Hello.
I didn’t think you were coming.
No, I was just late I tried to call, but… the battery.
I didn’t want all this to go to waste,
so I called Barry. Luckily, he was free.
Oh, that was lucky.
There’s a little left. I could heat it up.
Yeah, heat it up, sure, whatever.
So I hear you’re quite a tennis player. I’m not much for the game myself. The ball’s a little grabby.
That’s where I usually sit. Right… there.
Ken, Barry was looking at your resume, and he agreed with me that eating with chopsticks isn’t really a special skill.
You think I don’t see what you’re doing?
I know how hard it is to find the right job. We have that in common.
Do we?
Bees have 100 percent employment, but we do jobs like taking the crud out.
That’s just what I was thinking about doing.
Ken, I let Barry borrow your razor for his fuzz. I hope that was all right.
I’m going to drain the old stinger.
Yeah, you do that.
Look at that.
You know, I’ve just about had it with your little Mind Games.
What’s that?
Italian Vogue.
Mamma mia, that’s a lot of pages.
A lot of ads.
Remember what Van said, why is your life more valuable than mine?
Funny, I just can’t seem to recall that! I think something stinks in here!
I love the smell of flowers.
How do you like the smell of flames?!
Not as much.
Water bug! Not taking sides!
Ken, I’m wearing a Chapstick hat!
This is pathetic!
I’ve got issues!
Well, well, well, a royal flush!
You’re bluffing.
Am I?
Surf’s up, dude!
Poo water!
That bowl is gnarly. Except for those dirty yellow rings!
Kenneth! What are you doing?!
You know, I don’t even like honey! I don’t eat it!
We need to talk! He’s just a little bee!
And he happens to be the nicest bee I’ve met in a long time!
Long time? What are you talking about?! Are there other bugs in your life?
No, but there are other things bugging me in life. And you’re one of them!
Fine! Talking bees, no yogurt night…
My nerves are fried from riding on this emotional roller coaster!
Goodbye, Ken.
And for your information, I prefer sugar-free, artificial sweeteners made by man!
I’m sorry about all that.
I know it’s got an aftertaste! I like it!
I always felt there was some kind of barrier between Ken and me. I couldn’t overcome it.
Oh, well.
Are you OK for the trial?
I believe Mr. Montgomery is about out of ideas.
We would like to call Mr. Barry Benson Bee to the stand.
Good idea! You can really see why he’s considered one of the best lawyers…
Yeah.
Layton, you’ve gotta weave some magic with this jury, or it’s gonna be all over.
Don’t worry. The only thing I have to do to turn this jury around is to remind them of what they don’t like about bees.
You got the tweezers?
Are you allergic?
Only to losing, son. Only to losing.
Mr. Benson Bee, I’ll ask you what I think we’d all like to know.
What exactly is your relationship to that woman?
We’re friends.
Good friends?
Yes.
How good? Do you live together?
Wait a minute… Are you her little… bedbug?
I’ve seen a bee documentary or two. From what I understand, doesn’t your queen give birth to all the bee children?
Yeah, but…
So those aren’t your real parents!
Oh, Barry…
Yes, they are!
Hold me back!
You’re an illegitimate bee, aren’t you, Benson?
He’s denouncing bees!
Don’t y’all date your cousins?
Objection!
I’m going to pincushion this guy!
Adam, don’t! It’s what he wants!
Oh, I’m hit!! Oh, lordy, I am hit!
Order! Order!
The venom! The venom is coursing through my veins! I have been felled by a winged beast of destruction! You see? You can’t treat them like equals! They’re striped savages! Stinging’s the only thing they know! It’s their way!
Adam, stay with me.
I can’t feel my legs.
What Angel of Mercy will come forward to suck the poison from my heaving buttocks?
I will have order in this court. Order! Order, please!
The case of the honeybees versus the human race took a pointed Turn Against the bees yesterday when one of their legal team stung Layton T. Montgomery.
Hey, buddy.
Hey.
Is there much pain?
Yeah.
I… I blew the whole case, didn’t I?
It doesn’t matter. What matters is
you’re alive. You could have died.
I’d be better off dead. Look at me.
They got it from the cafeteria downstairs, in a tuna sandwich. Look, there’s a little celery still on it.
What was it like to sting someone?
I can’t explain it. It was all… All adrenaline and then…and then ecstasy!
All right.
You think it was all a trap?
Of course. I’m sorry. I flew us right into this.
What were we thinking? Look at us. We’re just a couple of bugs in this world.
What will the humans do to us if they win?
I don’t know.
I hear they put the roaches in motels. That doesn’t sound so bad.
Adam, they check in, but they don’t check out!
Oh, my.
Could you get a nurse to close that window?
Why?
The smoke.
Bees don’t smoke.
Right. Bees don’t smoke.
Bees don’t smoke!
But some bees are smoking.
That’s it! That’s our case!
It is? It’s not over?
Get dressed. I’ve gotta go somewhere.
Get back to the court and stall. Stall any way you can.
And assuming you’ve done step correctly, you’re ready for the tub.
Mr. Flayman.
Yes? Yes, Your Honor!
Where is the rest of your team?
Well, Your Honor, it’s interesting. Bees are trained to fly haphazardly, and as a result, we don’t make very good time.
I actually heard a funny story about…
Your Honor, haven’t these ridiculous bugs taken up enough of this court’s valuable time? How much longer will we allow these absurd shenanigans to go on?
They have presented no compelling evidence to support their charges against my clients, who run legitimate businesses.
I move for a complete dismissal of this entire case!
Mr. Flayman, I’m afraid I’m going to have to consider Mr. Montgomery’s motion.
But you can’t! We have a terrific case.
Where is your proof?
Where is the evidence?
Show me the smoking gun!
Hold it, Your Honor!
You want a smoking gun? Here is your smoking gun.
What is that?
It’s a bee smoker!
What, this? This harmless little contraption? This couldn’t hurt a fly, let alone a bee.
Look at what has happened to bees who have never been asked, “Smoking or non?” Is this what nature intended for us? To be forcibly addicted to smoke machines and man-made wooden slat work camps?
Living out our lives as honey slaves to the white man?
What are we gonna do?
He’s playing the species card.
Ladies and gentlemen, please, free these bees!
Free the bees! Free the bees! Free the bees! Free the bees! Free the bees!
The court finds in favor of the bees!
Vanessa, we won!
I knew you could do it! High-five!
Sorry.
I’m OK! You know what this means?
All the honey will finally belong to the bees.
Now we won’t have to work so hard all the time.
This is an unholy perversion of the balance of nature, Benson.
You’ll regret this.
Barry, how much honey is out there?
All right. One at a time.
Barry, who are you wearing?
My sweater is Ralph Lauren, and I have no pants.
What if Montgomery’s right?
What do you mean?
We’ve been living the bee way a long time, 27 million years.
Congratulations on your victory. What will you demand as a settlement?
First, we’ll demand a complete shutdown of all bee work camps.
Then we want back the honey that was ours to begin with, every last drop.
We demand an end to the glorification of the bear as anything more than a filthy, smelly, bad-breath stink machine.
We’re all aware of what they do in the woods.
Wait for my signal. Take him out.
He’ll have nauseous for a few hours, then he’ll be fine.
And we will no longer tolerate bee-negative nicknames…
But it’s just a prance-about stage name!
…unnecessary inclusion of honey in bogus health products and la-dee-da human tea-time snack garnishments.
Can’t breathe.
Bring it in, boys!
Hold it right there! Good.
Tap it.
Mr. Buzzwell, we just passed three cups and there’s gallons more coming!
I think we need to shut down!
Shut down? We’ve never shut down.
Shut down honey production!
Stop making honey!
Turn your key, sir!
What do we do now?
Cannonball!
We’re shutting honey production!
Mission abort.
Aborting pollination and nectar detail.
Returning to base.
Adam, you wouldn’t believe how much honey was out there.
Oh, yeah?
What’s going on? Where is everybody?
Are they out celebrating?
They’re home.
They don’t know what to do. Laying out, sleeping in.
I heard your Uncle Carl was on his way to San Antonio with a cricket.
At least we got our honey back.
Sometimes I think, so what if humans liked our honey? Who wouldn’t?
It’s the greatest thing in the world! I was excited to be part of making it.
This was my new desk. This was my new job. I wanted to do it really well. And now…
Now I can’t.
I don’t understand why they’re not happy.
I thought their lives would be better!
They’re doing nothing. It’s amazing.
Honey really changes people.
You don’t have any idea what’s going on, do you?
What did you want to show me?
This.
What happened here?
That is not the half of it.
Oh, no. Oh, my.
They’re all wilting.
Doesn’t look very good, does it?
No.
And whose fault do you think that is?
You know, I’m gonna guess bees.
Bees?
Specifically, me.
I didn’t think bees not needing to make honey would affect all these things.
It’s not just flowers. Fruits, vegetables, they all need bees.
That’s our whole SAT test right there.
Take away produce, that affects the entire animal kingdom.
And then, of course…
The human species?
So if there’s no more pollination, it could all just go south here, couldn’t it?
I know this is also partly my fault.
How about a suicide pact?
How do we do it?
I’ll sting you, you step on me.
That just kills you twice.
Right, right.
Listen, Barry… sorry, but I gotta get going.
I had to open my mouth and talk.
Vanessa?
Vanessa? Why are you leaving?
Where are you going?
To the final Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena.
They’ve moved it to this weekend because all the flowers are dying.
It’s the Last Chance I’ll ever have to see it.
Vanessa, I just wanna say I’m sorry.
I never meant it to turn out like this.
I know. Me neither.
Tournament of Roses.
Roses can’t do sports.
Wait a minute. Roses. Roses?
Roses!
Vanessa!
Roses?!
Barry?
Roses are flowers!
Yes, they are.
Flowers, bees, pollen!
I know.
That’s why this is the last parade.
Maybe not.
Could you ask him to slow down?
Could you slow down?
Barry!
OK, I made a huge mistake.
This is a total disaster, all my fault.
Yes, it kind of is.
I’ve ruined the planet. I wanted to help you with the flower shop. I’ve made it worse.
Actually, it’s completely closed down.
I thought maybe you were remodeling.
But I have another idea, and it’s greater than my previous ideas combined.
I don’t want to hear it!
All right, they have the roses, the roses have the pollen.
I know every bee, plant and flower bud in this park.
All we gotta do is get what they’ve got back here with what we’ve got.
Bees.
Park.
Pollen!
Flowers.
Repollination!
Across the nation!
Tournament of Roses, Pasadena, California.
They’ve got nothing but flowers, floats and cotton candy.
Security will be tight.
I have an idea.
Vanessa Bloome, FTD.
Official floral business. It’s real.
Sorry, ma’am. Nice brooch.
Thank you. It was a gift.
Once inside, we just pick the right float.
How about The Princess and the Pea?
I could be the princess, and you could be the pea!
Yes, I got it.
Where should I sit?
What are you?
I believe I’m the pea.
The pea?
It goes under the mattresses.
Not in this fairy tale, sweetheart.
I’m getting the marshal.
You do that! This whole parade is a fiasco!
Let’s see what this baby’ll do.
Hey, what are you doing?!
Then all we do is blend in with traffic… without arousing suspicion.
Once at the airport, there’s no stopping us.
Stop! Security.
You and your insect pack your float?
Yes.
Has it been in your possession the entire time?
Would you remove your shoes?
Remove your stinger.
It’s part of me.
I know. Just having some fun.
Enjoy your flight.
Then if we’re lucky, we’ll have just enough pollen to do the job.
Can you believe how lucky we are? We have just enough pollen to do the job!
I think this is gonna work.
It’s got to work.
Attention, passengers, this is Captain Scott. We have a bit of bad weather in New York. It looks like we’ll experience a couple hours delay.
Barry, these are cut flowers with no water. They’ll never make it.
I gotta get up there and talk to them.
Be careful.
Can I get help with the Sky Mall magazine? I’d like to order the talking inflatable nose and ear hair trimmer.
Captain, I’m in a real situation.
What’d you say, Hal?
Nothing.
Bee!
Don’t freak out! My entire species…
What are you doing?
Wait a minute! I’m an attorney!
Who’s an attorney?
Don’t move.
Oh, Barry.
Good afternoon, passengers. This is your captain. Would a Miss Vanessa Bloome in 24B please report to the cockpit? And please hurry!
What happened here?
There was a DustBuster, a toupee, a life raft exploded.
One’s bald, one’s in a boat, they’re both unconscious!
Is that another bee joke?
No!
No one’s flying the plane!
This is JFK control tower, Flight 356. What’s your status?
This is Vanessa Bloome. I’m a florist from New York.
Where’s the pilot?
He’s unconscious, and so is the copilot.
Not good. Does anyone onboard have flight experience?
As a matter of fact, there is.
Who’s that?
Barry Benson.
From the honey trial?! Oh, great.
Vanessa, this is nothing more than a big metal bee.
It’s got giant wings, huge engines.
I can’t fly a plane.
Why not? Isn’t John Travolta a pilot?
Yes.
How hard could it be?
Wait, Barry!
We’re headed into some lightning.
This is Bob Bumble. We have some late-breaking news from JFK Airport, where a suspenseful scene is developing.
Barry Benson, fresh from his legal victory…
That’s Barry!
…is attempting to land a plane, loaded with people, flowers and an incapacitated flight crew.
Flowers?!
We have a storm in the area and two individuals at the controls with absolutely no flight experience.
Just a minute. There’s a bee on that plane.
I’m quite familiar with Mr. Benson and his no-account compadres.
They’ve done enough damage.
But isn’t he your only hope?
Technically, a bee shouldn’t be able to fly at all.
Their wings are too small… Haven’t we heard this a million times?
“The surface area of the wings and body mass make no sense.”
Get this on the air!
Got it.
Stand by.
We’re going live.
The way we work may be a mystery to you. Making honey takes a lot of bees doing a lot of small jobs.
But let me tell you about a small job. If you do it well, it makes a big difference.
More than we realized. To us, to everyone.
That’s why I want to get bees back to working together. That’s the bee way! We’re not made of Jell-O.
We get behind a fellow.
Black and yellow!
Hello!
Left, right, down, hover.
Hover?
Forget hover.
This isn’t so hard.
Beep-beep! Beep-beep!
Barry, what happened?!
Wait, I think we were on autopilot the whole time.
That may have been helping me.
And now we’re not!
So it turns out I cannot fly a plane.
All of you, let’s get behind this fellow! Move it out!
Move out!
Our only chance is if I do what I’d do, you copy me with the wings of the plane!
Don’t have to yell.
I’m not yelling! We’re in a lot of trouble.
It’s very hard to concentrate with that panicky tone in your voice!
It’s not a tone. I’m panicking!
I can’t do this!
Vanessa, pull yourself together. You have to snap out of it!
You snap out of it.
You snap out of it.
You snap out of it!
You snap out of it!
You snap out of it!
You snap out of it!
You snap out of it!
You snap out of it!
Hold it!
Why? Come on, it’s my turn.
How is the plane flying?
I don’t know.
Hello?
Benson, got any flowers for a happy occasion in there?
The Pollen Jocks!
They do get behind a fellow.
Black and yellow.
Hello.
All right, let’s drop this tin can on the blacktop.
Where? I can’t see anything. Can you?
No, nothing. It’s all cloudy.
Come on. You got to think bee, Barry.
Thinking bee.
Thinking bee.
Thinking bee!
Thinking bee! Thinking bee!
Wait a minute. I think I’m feeling something.
What?
I don’t know. It’s strong, pulling me.
Like a 27-million-year-old instinct.
Bring the nose down.
Thinking bee!
Thinking bee! Thinking bee!
What in the world is on the tarmac?
Get some lights on that!
Thinking bee!
Thinking bee! Thinking bee!
Vanessa, aim for the flower.
OK.
Cut the engines. We’re going in on bee power. Ready, boys?
Affirmative!
Good. Good. Easy, now. That’s it.
Land on that flower!
Ready? Full reverse!
Spin it around!
Not that flower! The other one!
Which one?
That flower.
I’m aiming at the flower!
That’s a fat guy in a flowered shirt.
I mean the giant pulsating flower made of millions of bees!
Pull forward. Nose down. Tail up.
Rotate around it.
This is insane, Barry!
This’s the only way I know how to fly.
Am I koo-koo-kachoo, or is this plane flying in an insect-like pattern?
Get your nose in there. Don’t be afraid. Smell it. Full reverse!
Just drop it. Be a part of it.
Aim for the center!
Now drop it in! Drop it in, woman!
Come on, already.
Barry, we did it! You taught me how to fly!
Yes. No high-five!
Right.
Barry, it worked!
Did you see the giant flower?
What giant flower? Where? Of course
I saw the flower! That was genius!
Thank you.
But we’re not done yet.
Listen, everyone!
This runway is covered with the last pollen from the last flowers available anywhere on Earth.
That means this is our Last Chance. We’re the only ones who make honey, pollinate flowers and dress like this.
If we’re gonna survive as a species, this is our moment! What do you say?
Are we going to be bees, or just Museum of Natural History keychains?
We’re bees!
Keychain!
Then follow me! Except Keychain.
Hold on, Barry. Here. You’ve earned this.
Yeah!
I’m a Pollen Jock! And it’s a perfect fit. All I gotta do are the sleeves.
Oh, yeah.
That’s our Barry.
Mom! The bees are back!
If anybody needs to make a call, now’s the time. I got a feeling we’ll be working late tonight!
Here’s your change. Have a great afternoon! Can I help who’s next?
Would you like some honey with that?
It is bee-approved. Don’t forget these.
Milk, cream, cheese, it’s all me. And I don’t see a nickel!
Sometimes I just feel like a piece of meat!
I had no idea.
Barry, I’m sorry.
Have you got a moment?
Would you excuse me?
My mosquito associate will help you.
Sorry I’m late.
He’s a lawyer too?
I was already a blood-sucking parasite. All I needed was a briefcase.
Have a great afternoon!
Barry, I just got this huge tulip order, and I can’t get them anywhere.
No problem, Vannie. Just leave it to me.
You’re a lifesaver, Barry. Can I help who’s next?
All right, scramble, jocks! It’s time to fly.
Thank you, Barry!
That bee is living my life!
Let it go, Kenny.
When will this nightmare end?!
Let it all go.
Beautiful day to fly.
Sure is.
Between you and me,
I was dying to get out of that office.
You have got to start thinking bee, my friend.
Thinking bee!
Me?
Hold it. Let’s just stop for a second. Hold it.
I’m sorry. I’m sorry, everyone. Can we stop here?
I’m not making a major life decision during a production number!
All right. Take ten, everybody. Wrap it up, guys.
I had virtually no rehearsal for that.

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Behind the Algorithm: How AI Creates Lifelike Headshots https://www.techolac.com/lifestyle/behind-the-algorithm-how-ai-creates-lifelike-headshots/ https://www.techolac.com/lifestyle/behind-the-algorithm-how-ai-creates-lifelike-headshots/#respond Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:21:03 +0000 https://www.techolac.com/?p=52006 The methods used to create professional portraits have changed tremendously over the years, and with the onset of artificial intelligence being unleashed to the public, it is changing quicker than ever. We have found that they have a tool to create headshots online that allows nearly anyone to easily transform their average photograph into a […]

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The methods used to create professional portraits have changed tremendously over the years, and with the onset of artificial intelligence being unleashed to the public, it is changing quicker than ever. We have found that they have a tool to create headshots online that allows nearly anyone to easily transform their average photograph into a spectacular image within a few minutes.

This technology is more than an algorithm created to help people make the best photographs ever, it is a piece of software that helps the average job seeker look more professional, or the average digital influencer to look more fabulous. This program can transform any photograph into exactly what the person wants it to look like, all without any photography editing skills.

Since you don’t need to use any special skills other than the knowledge of how to use a computer or smartphone application, and upload a photograph or two, it may seem like this technology is doing very little behind the scenes. What you don’t know is that there is a complex system of algorithms, and machine learning occurring behind the scenes to make sure your preferred customizations are created quickly, and accurately while maintaining some level of realism within your photos.

How does AI create lifelike headshots?

Many of the AI headshot generators available today use a base photograph such as a selfie or multiple photographs of yourself. Once you upload a few of your photographs, the program can review your facial features to include the shape of your nose, eyes, and other facial features down to a science.

Not only that, but AI needs to know more about your appearance so it will examine your skin tone, lighting preferences found within the photographs and look at your hair texture. This is all done so that the image that AI creates will look more realistic when completed with the enhancements you’ve requested.

While you can use an AI headshot generator to create cartoon versions of yourself, the simple process of the steps above; uploading a few photographs, and allowing the program to run a preprogrammed option will maintain most of the realistic features you have within the photographs so that you have a fresh new photo that is fully enhanced but maintains the realness element you seek.

This tech uses deep learning models like Generative Adversarial Network, known as GAN for short. This is the more popular option that AI headshot generators use to maintain some level of realism within its work. This helps AI create images that are so realistic that most people cannot tell the difference between this version or the real version of the person’s photograph.

Being realistic isn’t the only goal that these programs have, they are meant to help you polish the latest photograph you have into something that helps you gain friendships, a job, or freelance gig. The key is to know what you’re trying to accomplish in using this AI technology to create lifelike headshots. Once you know, then you can use the customized options within the program to test out various features to help with clothing changes, facial expression changes, and background adjustments.

Not every AI program has the same customization options as the other. This is why we shared how AI creates lifelike headshots, while sharing some ideas on how you can take it a step further to customize the photograph to fit your goals. Some AI headshot programs won’t let you change the outfit, or adjust the background too much, but most will allow for changes like expressions, lighting adjustments, and slight background changes.

Every AI headshot program is built to adapt to what the person wants, so as you continue to provide information with your selfies, and other photographs of yourself, you are allowing the program to use the processing to learn your preferences within photographs. This includes lighting that is often used in a photograph, facial expressions, and outfit color choices.

The program will continue to analyze whatever data, meaning photographs, you feed into the program. As you continue to use your preferred AI headshot program, one could say that you develop a relationship with it. The algorithm will learn more about you, and preferences that you have for professional photographs to ensure they make you look as you wish to look while maintaining some of your realistic human qualities.

AI is that intelligent where it can learn more about you than any human being could as it looks deeper than the surface. It will fine tune your entire face, and hair, and body into something more professional and magnetic looking so that you can use this AI to create a lifelike headshot to have the best possible digital first impression out there in the world without saying a word!

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What Size Electric Generator for Home Do You Need to Run Smoothly? https://www.techolac.com/lifestyle/what-size-electric-generator-for-home-do-you-need-to-run-smoothly/ https://www.techolac.com/lifestyle/what-size-electric-generator-for-home-do-you-need-to-run-smoothly/#respond Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:05:19 +0000 https://www.techolac.com/?p=51600 In Canada, where adverse conditions may cause power outages, an electric generator for home use is vital for safety and comfort. Without it, a protracted winter outage might cause frozen pipes, heating failure, and damaged food from refrigeration loss. However, choosing the right-sized generator for your household’s energy needs is key. It prevents energy waste and […]

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In Canada, where adverse conditions may cause power outages, an electric generator for home use is vital for safety and comfort. Without it, a protracted winter outage might cause frozen pipes, heating failure, and damaged food from refrigeration loss. However, choosing the right-sized generator for your household’s energy needs is key. It prevents energy waste and overloading.

For instance, a typical Canadian house may need a Jackery solar power generator to power the furnace, refrigerator, sump pump, and a few lights. On the other hand, bigger homes with various appliances and high-energy gadgets may require more power. A generator with a high-efficiency rating and automatic transfer switch operates when the grid fails for power continuity.

Why Choosing the Right Size Generator Matters

  • Risks of Choosing an Undersized or Oversized Generator

Choosing the wrong size electric generator for home use can have grave consequences. The undersized generator may not provide enough wattage for the surge demands of high-power HVAC systems, well pumps, or electric water heaters. It causes the generator to overheat while causing voltage drops and failure of internal components. The immediate jeopardy is that the power fluctuations can damage sensitive computers and smart home systems.

On the other hand, an oversized generator can cause power inefficiency due to “wet stacking.” Excess energy builds up in the engine’s exhaust system when running below capacity. It increases maintenance costs and decreases the generator’s life. Moreover, generators with larger engines may experience more wear and tear during start-stop cycles when running for short periods. Both scenarios can prompt unnecessarily high energy consumption and damage to home appliances due to improper voltage regulation. It implies increased operational costs over time.

  • Benefits of Selecting the Correct Generator Size

The advantages of choosing the right-sized electric generator for home use are beyond preventing appliance damage. An appropriately sized generator matches your home’s peak and surge power needs for stable electricity delivery. It lowers mechanical strain on the generator while extending the system’s life. Further, a correctly sized generator optimizes energy efficiency. The engine will run within its ideal performance range to avoid energy waste due to underloading or overloading.

In homes with automation systems or solar arrays with battery storage, the correct generator guarantees that such systems function harmoniously to prevent unnecessary switching or failures. Safety-wise, a fittingly sized generator gives better load management to evade CO buildup due to excessive runtime or overheating. Proper generator sizing also confirms compliance with the CEC, which has guidelines for backup generators in colder climates needing uninterrupted power.

Assess Your Home’s Power Needs

To calculate the total wattage requirements for essential household appliances, first determine each device’s starting and running wattages. Starting wattage is the surge of power an appliance needs when turned on. In contrast, running wattage is the amount that keeps it functioning. List your essential appliances and check the manufacturer’s data plate or user manual for their power requirements. If unavailable, you can approximate according to standard wattage ranges. Then, add up the running wattages of all the appliances to get your base power consumption.

However, account for the starting wattages of devices with motors or compressors, which may require 2-3 times their running wattage during startup. It matters because your electric generator for home must handle the surges without overloading. Also, factor in any safety margins, say 10-20%, to avoid overloading the generator. To further fine-tune your calculation, identify whether you have any special appliances with higher wattage needs, including well pumps or electric stoves. Besides, consider whether you want the generator to power your home or only critical circuits during an outage. After summing up the required wattages, confirm that your generator’s continuous power output is above this total, but also consider its peak power rating for surge loads.

Sample List of Common Appliances and Their Average Wattages

  • Refrigerator: 600-800W (starting 1200-1600W).
  • Microwave: 1000-1500W.
  • Electric furnace (HVAC): 5000-25000W.
  • Central air conditioner: 2000-6000W (starting 5000-15000W).
  • Water heater: 3000-4500W.
  • Washing machine: 500-1200W.
  • Dishwasher: 1200-1500W.
  • Sump pump: 800-1000W (starting 1500-2500W).
  • Well pump: 1000-2000W (starting 2000-4000W).
  • Electric stove: 2000-5000W.
  • Laptop: 50-100W.
  • LED lights: 5-20W per bulb.
  • Television: 150-400W.
  • Garage door opener: 500-800W.

Assess Your Home’s Power Needs

How to Calculate the Right Generator Size for Your Home

Starting, running, and surge power should be deliberated when sizing an electric generator for home. As said previously, running wattage is the consistent power an appliance requires. On the other hand, starting wattage alludes to the short power surge to start motor or compressor devices. For example, a refrigerator might need 800 watts to function but 1,600 to start.

Some gadgets need more wattage during brief, high-power surges, complicating matters. Subsequently, you’ll need a generator to handle transient spikes without overloading. Safety margins should also be factored in. E.g., you might leave 10-20% headroom above your wattage to prevent overloads and extend the life of your generator. It also compensates for voltage drops and confirms stable performance during high-demand situations in extreme cold in Canada.

Step-by-Step Guide: Calculating Generator Size Using Wattage Requirements

List the furnace, sump pump, refrigerator, and lights you wish to operate during an outage. Check user manuals or labels for running and starting watts. For instance, if your furnace requires 800 watts to function but 2,400 to start, prioritize the higher starting wattage.

Add the starting wattages for all appliances to start and sum them up. Let’s say your furnace (2,400W starting), refrigerator (2,000W starting), and lights (200W running) are required. Your total demand would be around 4,600 watts. After that, add a safety margin. Multiply the sum by 1.1 or 1.2. So 4,600 watts times 1.2 is 5,520 watts. It implies that an electric generator for home that can safely supply at least 5.5 kW to satisfy peak needs must be purchased.

Tips: Choosing a Generator with Extra Capacity for Future Needs

Once you’ve calculated your base power needs, select an electric generator for home use with a slightly higher capacity. It might be about 10-15% more than your current demand. It offers flexibility if you upgrade appliances or need supplementary devices during an outage.

If your house needs 5.5 kW, choose a 6.5-7 kW generator. It will provide peace of mind and prevent the generator from overheating or wearing out. Plus, homes in Canada may have higher energy demands as more electronic devices and energy-intensive equipment become standard. Therefore, a slightly larger generator now saves the hassle and cost of upgrading later. Suppose you ever need to power sensitive electronics. In that case, some larger electric generators for home have improved voltage regulation for cleaner power for delicate computers or entertainment systems.

Jackery Solar Power Generators – A Perfect Choice for Home Use

Jackery solar power generators are a powerful alternative to traditional backup power systems in Canada’s miscellaneous climate. Essentially, the systems operate in punishing temperatures for both hot summers and punitive Canadian winters. Let’s consider an example here. The Jackery Solar Generator 3000 Pro operates well even at -20°C for power stability during cold weather in locations where winter storms can cause protracted power outages.

This electric generator for home use integrates a Maximum Power Point Tracking charge controller to adjust the energy harvest from solar panels. It exploits charging efficiency when sunlight is erratic due to cloud cover or lower winter solar irradiance in Canada. A battery backup with a 3024Wh capacity and a peak output of 3000W guarantees that refrigerators, microwaves, and heaters function during power cuts. The power station’s charging within 2.4 hours from an AC outlet and its 6-hour full solar recharge with 6 Jackery SolarSaga 100W solar panels are dependable in emergencies.

How Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Plus Meets Household Appliance Demands

The Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Plus is another contender for an electric generator for home use in off-grid or backup situations. Its capacity to scale from 2 kWh up to 24 kWh with external battery packs is multipurpose for lengthy outages. Hence, it can power medical equipment or larger appliances for days without recharge. For example, a standard refrigerator can run for about 4 hours on a single charge. Yet, adding extra battery packs would allow operation for much longer.

Apart from that, it supports up to 6000W of peak power when electric ovens or welding machines are utilized. It becomes indispensable for homes that count on electric heating or have high-demand appliances. The battery’s 4000-charge cycle life expectancy, using LiFePO4 technology, delivers durability, so it can retain more than 70% of its capacity after years of use.

What Size Electric Generator for Home Do You Need to Run Smoothly

Tips for Installing and Maintaining Your Home Generator

  • Safety Tips for Installation

When installing an electric generator for home use in Canada, proper ventilation prevents overheating and CO buildup if your system includes a fuel-powered backup. Larger generators produce massive heat and exhaust. Consequently, placing them in a well-ventilated area, including a garage with exterior venting or an outdoor enclosure for equipment housing, matters.

Large solar generators require expert electrical wiring to integrate with your home’s power supply. Improper wiring can cause electrical back-feeding, which is dangerous and can damage grid infrastructure when utility workers restore power. Ensure your system has a double-throw transfer switch to isolate the generator from the grid. In Canada, validate that your installation meets local electrical code standards and is winterized to avoid malfunction during low temperatures. Consult a licensed electrician knowing Canadian code regulations for large solar generator installations.

  • Routine Maintenance Practices

Maintaining an electric generator for home use in Canada implicates preventive and climate-specific care. Solar panels in regions with high snowfall should be cleaned during winter to prevent performance degradation from snow accumulation. Use non-abrasive brushes to circumvent damaging the solar cells. Monitor the SOC and execute periodic deep cycling for battery systems to avoid memory loss. It might relate to lead-acid systems, which are still common in solar setups.

If using lithium-ion batteries, install a BMS to track voltage fluctuations in the cold Canadian climate. Inspect wiring for wear due to temperature cycling and guarantee all inverters and charge controllers run the latest firmware for energy efficiency. Annually check the inverter’s performance and recalibrate it to match changing power usage patterns in your home. A small but essential step is to check grounding points. Poor grounding can result in shock perils or equipment failure.

  • Recommendations for Safe Usage During Power Outages and Emergencies

The electric generator for home safety requires strategic load management in a power outage or emergency. When temperatures dip low in Canadian winters, prioritize refrigeration, communication, and heating. Install SPDs in your home’s distribution panel to prevent damage to electronics. Power surges can occur when switching between the generator and the utility grid.

Confirm that your emergency generator for home has a low-oil shutdown feature to avert damage from long operation. If your generator is running for periods during multi-day outages, avoid overloading the system while staggering the use of high-wattage electric heaters and washing machines. Last but not least, when you manually refuel a backup system that includes a gasoline or propane generator, turn off the equipment during the refuel to curtail fire hazards.

Conclusion

In Canada, power outages during winter can cause disruptions, including but not limited to heating failures, frozen pipes, and spoiled food. So, an electric generator for home use is important. Nonetheless, choose the right size. A small generator will not fulfill your power demands and might damage appliances. Its excessive size wastes energy and raises maintenance expenses.

You can find the correct electric generator for home while calculating the total wattage for your furnace, refrigerator, sump pump, etc. Start by noting each item’s running and starting wattage, then add a safety margin. It’s also wise to plan for future needs while choosing a slightly bigger model. For an efficient and eco-friendly solution, consider Jackery solar power generators. They handle everything from unforgiving winters to high-demand appliances for reliable backup power without traditional fuel. What is more, solar options cut long-term costs and are easier to uphold. Therefore, check Jackery’s website for more information!

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How Families Seek Justice After a Wrongful Death Tragedy https://www.techolac.com/lifestyle/how-families-seek-justice-after-a-wrongful-death-tragedy/ https://www.techolac.com/lifestyle/how-families-seek-justice-after-a-wrongful-death-tragedy/#respond Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:24:38 +0000 https://www.techolac.com/?p=51573 The loss of a loved one is a traumatic experience, and when that loss is the result of negligence or wrongful actions, the pain is compounded by a deep desire for justice. Fathers and families who experience wrongful death tragedies often face a complex legal and emotional journey in their pursuit of accountability. Winning a […]

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The loss of a loved one is a traumatic experience, and when that loss is the result of negligence or wrongful actions, the pain is compounded by a deep desire for justice. Fathers and families who experience wrongful death tragedies often face a complex legal and emotional journey in their pursuit of accountability. Winning a wrongful death case requires a clear understanding of the legal landscape, the steps involved in seeking justice, and the emotional support needed to handle such a loss.

Understanding Wrongful Death and Its Legal Implications

Wrongful death refers to a fatality that happens from the negligent actions of another party. These could involve car accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, workplace accidents, or any situation where another person’s actions directly result in death. In these cases, the surviving family members, including fathers, can file a lawsuit to seek financial compensation for their loss.

A wrongful death claim is one where another party is responsible for causing the death. Yet the primary goal of a wrongful death lawsuit is to hold the responsible party accountable and secure compensation for the damages to the surviving family, like mental anguish, suffering, lost support, and other damages.

The Process of Pursuing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit

1. Consulting an Experienced Wrongful Death Attorney

The first step for any family dealing with a wrongful death is to consult with an experienced wrongful death attorney. These legal professionals specialize in cases where negligence or intentional wrongdoing has resulted in the loss of life. They can assess the case, gather evidence, and help families file their case.

Always seek a local attorney for your consultation. For instance, if the accident happened in Houston, Texas, find a wrongful death attorney in Houston.

2. Gathering Evidence and Building the Case

A wrongful death lawsuit requires substantial evidence to prove that another party’s actions caused the death. This evidence may include autopsies, accident reports, witness statements, expert testimony, and other forensic evidence. The attorney will build a compelling case with investigators and other experts.

3. Filing the Lawsuit

Once the evidence has been gathered and the attorney has determined a strong case, the lawsuit is filed in the appropriate court. This legal filing initiates holding the responsible party accountable for their actions.

4. Negotiating a Settlement or Going to Trial

In many wrongful death cases, the parties involved will engage in settlement negotiations to avoid the time and expense of a trial. Yet, because wrongful death cases can be valued in the millions, insurance companies fight hard to avoid paying. Settlements can compensate for funeral expenses, medical bills, lost income, loss of consortium, suffering, and other damages. However, if a fair settlement cannot be reached, the case may go to court, where a judge or jury will determine the outcome.

5. Judgment and Compensation

Compensation will be awarded if the court rules in favor of the plaintiff. This financial settlement can cover a wide range of damages, including economic losses such as the deceased’s lost wages and non-economic losses like emotional distress and loss of companionship. The goal of this compensation is to help the family cope with the financial and emotional burden caused by the wrongful death.

Emotional and Psychological Support During the Legal Process

Seeking justice for a wrongful death is not only a legal endeavor but also an emotional one. The stress and uncertainty of the legal process often exacerbate the grief of losing a loved one. Parents may feel a profound responsibility to seek justice for their children or families, which can intensify frustration and helplessness.

Families should consider seeking psychological support during this time. Professional counseling can help individuals cope with grief and manage their emotions. Group therapy or support groups can also provide an outlet for emotional expression and connect families with others who have experienced similar losses.

The Role of Parents in Seeking Justice After a Wrongful Death

Parents often bear the emotional weight of a wrongful death, especially if the deceased was their spouse’s child. In many cases, parents are often the primary providers for the family, and their emotional support can play a crucial role in helping their loved ones through the grieving process.

However, the desire to seek justice can become overwhelming. Parents may feel a deep responsibility to ensure that the individual or company responsible for the death is held accountable. Sometimes, they may also be the primary breadwinner and must handle the financial challenges of losing their loved one’s income.

Compensation in Wrongful Death Cases and What It Covers

While no amount of money can replace a loved one, compensation from a wrongful death lawsuit can help alleviate some of the financial burdens that families face. Compensation typically covers the following areas:

  • Funeral and Burial Expenses: These can be substantial and are often covered in wrongful death settlements.
  • Medical Expenses: Any costs related to the deceased’s medical care before death, including hospital bills, surgeries, and doctor visits.
  • Lost Income: The loss of future earnings from the deceased, which can be significant, especially if they were a primary wage earner.
  • Loss of Companionship and Emotional Distress: These non-economic damages are to compensate the surviving family members for the trauma, suffering, and emotional toll caused by the death.
  • Punitive Damages: In some cases, particularly when the wrongful death was caused by gross negligence or intentional actions, punitive damages may be awarded to punish the defendant and deter similar behavior.

The Impact of Wrongful Death on Families

Parents often face additional challenges in wrongful death cases, especially when the deceased was a child or spouse. As primary providers or protectors of the family, they may experience a significant loss of income or emotional stability. In addition to coping with the grief of losing a loved one, parents must deal with the legal rights related to custody of surviving children, estate matters, and financial support.

The financial and emotional strain can be overwhelming for families, especially those with children. You may have to manage estate proceedings, such as distributing assets or managing life insurance claims, while advocating for their rights to compensation and justice.

Preventing Wrongful Death: A Call for Responsibility and Awareness

One of the most critical aspects of seeking justice following a wrongful death is the broader societal impact. Awareness of the consequences of negligence and wrongful actions is essential to prevent future tragedies. Families can play a significant role in advocating for safer practices and policies through direct legal action, public awareness campaigns, or working with organizations focused on preventing preventable deaths.

Legal advocacy, combined with educational efforts, can lead to changes in policy or stricter regulations that may prevent similar tragedies from happening to other families. Families who have lost a loved one to wrongful death are often driven not only by a desire for personal justice but also by the hope that their experience will lead to a safer and more accountable society.

The Pursuit of Justice and Healing After a Wrongful Death

The path to justice following a wrongful death is fraught with emotional and legal complexities. Families must manage legal procedures while simultaneously coping with immense grief. Seeking professional legal counsel is crucial to protect the family’s rights and receive the compensation they deserve. At the same time, emotional support is just as vital in helping families cope with their loss. Ultimately, the pursuit of justice after a wrongful death is not just about holding someone accountable but also about helping families heal and move forward with their lives.

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Understanding the Connection Between Physical Play and Emotional Well-Being in Children https://www.techolac.com/lifestyle/understanding-the-connection-between-physical-play-and-emotional-well-being-in-children/ https://www.techolac.com/lifestyle/understanding-the-connection-between-physical-play-and-emotional-well-being-in-children/#respond Wed, 04 Dec 2024 03:49:53 +0000 https://www.techolac.com/?p=51407 Over the last couple of decades, children have started spending more time indoors. Instead of doing morning chores like collecting eggs or feeding goats, they often spend their time engaged in indoor activities, like playing video games or watching TV. This shift has contributed to a more sedentary lifestyle, reducing opportunities for physical activity and […]

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Over the last couple of decades, children have started spending more time indoors. Instead of doing morning chores like collecting eggs or feeding goats, they often spend their time engaged in indoor activities, like playing video games or watching TV. This shift has contributed to a more sedentary lifestyle, reducing opportunities for physical activity and connection with nature.

They have also seen a rise in behavioral disorders and mental health issues. While there are certainly other factors involved, the decrease in physical play is frequently cited as one of them. The good news is that more teachers, psychologists, and parents are starting to understand the benefits of physical play to the emotional well-being of kids. Here are just a few:

It Encourages Emotional Expression

Many children feel insecure and overwhelmed when trying to express their emotions. They may have experienced a traumatic event, or they could just be upset with a friend. Indeed, they might even be excited or overjoyed, but they’re not sure how to share these emotions. The struggle could be related to the experience, a particular person, or the child’s personality. An inability to express their emotions can cause kids to shut them down or act out.

Physical play allows kids to work through what they’re feeling and discuss it with their friends or family. You might be pushing a kid on the playground swings when they open up to you. Alternatively, a group of kids playing soccer or hide-and-seek may create a safe space for another child to share their thoughts. Children might start to mimic an experience they’ve had or engage in imaginative play to express their feelings.

It Enhances Social Skills

Perhaps one of the greatest benefits of physical play is that it engages kids in social activities. Most play is group play. You often need at least one other person, and usually more, to play a game, even to make-believe. Without physical play, many children would not be called upon because a team needed one more play. Many children would sit alone, hoping for friends, and they might not have enough in common to bring them together.

But a game of hide-and-seek, jump rope, or capture the flag requires multiple children to work together, share, and take turns. During these physical games, kids learn how to communicate, how to behave, and, perhaps most importantly, how not to behave. It’s important for kids to learn to pick up social cues from their peers. They’ll then be adults who can do the same, avoiding major issues and learning to resolve conflict.

It Relieves Stress

You’re likely aware by now that physical activity of virtually any kind is a stress reliever for pretty much everyone. A recent study noted that 75% of parents asked had seen a rise in at least one negative emotion in their kids — anxiety, stress, or depression. Some had seen more than one. These feelings, when not addressed, can lead to feelings of hopelessness, rage, and even suicide. But what can you do?

It sounds silly, but physical play can go a long way toward relieving stress and even addressing anxiety and depression in kids, just like it does for adults. Getting kids out into a field once a day to chase a ball can reduce those feelings of stress. Physical activity increases endorphin levels in the brain, as can play. Combined, playing in physical ways can help kids moderate their moods better, work out stresses, and get more of those important happy chemicals pumping.

It Reinforces Resilience

At the same time, kids don’t always get along while playing. Conflict arises, and kids can be put into temporarily stressful situations. Interestingly enough, these kinds of short-term stresses are actually good for kids (and adults too). While chronic stress can negatively impact your health, quick bursts of stress help build resilience. Resilient kids become adults who can better manage difficult situations and “land on their feet.”

It’s important for adults not to jump in too quickly when they see kids entering into conflict. Bigger, tougher kids are more likely to be gentle with smaller kids for fear of having no one to play with. Younger, weaker kids have an opportunity to find ways to negotiate and compromise so they can stay included in the game they’re playing. From both sides, kids often come out stronger and more prepared for real conflict later in life.

It Generates Imagination

Last, but certainly not least, is imagination. So many kids these days find themselves indoors, in classrooms, and in front of screens. Their imaginations are bound to be suffering. Without imagination, kids struggle to think outside of the box, to be innovative, or even to entertain themselves. Those kids often grow up to be adults who struggle to solve problems or find passion in their lives.

Physical play encourages kids to see things in new ways. When they interact with other kids during active games like Simon Says, a scavenger hunt, or an obstacle course, children can create characters, role play, and invent solutions to imaginary problems. They’ll also typically get feedback from other kids that helps them expand their creative thinking skills. Imagination doesn’t have to be a trait to lose; instead, it can be a skill to hone.

At the end of the day, in addition to being well-educated, you also want your kids to be tired and a bit dirty from physical play. It’s good for their spirits, their bodies, and their emotional well-being. Give kids the pleasure and, these days, the privilege of active time for unstructured play that requires them to move their bodies. They’ll more than likely grow up to be the kind of adults who remember to thank you for it.

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4 Tips to Make Your Gifts Stand Out for Every Occasion https://www.techolac.com/lifestyle/4-tips-to-make-your-gifts-stand-out-for-every-occasion/ https://www.techolac.com/lifestyle/4-tips-to-make-your-gifts-stand-out-for-every-occasion/#respond Sun, 24 Nov 2024 18:01:43 +0000 https://www.techolac.com/?p=51393 Finding the perfect gift for any occasion can be a challenge, but making it stand out is all about thoughtfulness and creativity. Whether it’s adding a personal touch, choosing an unforgettable experience, or opting for unique wrapping, there are plenty of ways to make your gifts feel special and memorable. Here are some tips to […]

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Finding the perfect gift for any occasion can be a challenge, but making it stand out is all about thoughtfulness and creativity. Whether it’s adding a personal touch, choosing an unforgettable experience, or opting for unique wrapping, there are plenty of ways to make your gifts feel special and memorable. Here are some tips to help you create meaningful gifts that leave a lasting impression.

1. Include a Sentimental Touch

When it comes to making your gifts stand out, one of the most effective approaches is to include a sentimental touch. Personalized gifts, like items engraved with the recipient’s name or a custom message, show that you’ve gone the extra mile. These small, thoughtful details can turn even simple items into something cherished for years. For example, a piece of jewelry engraved with an important date or a monogrammed leather notebook speaks to the recipient’s individuality and ensures your gift stands apart from the crowd.

Adding a layer of nostalgia can further enhance the emotional impact of your gift. If you’re looking for sympathy gift ideas, consider a thoughtful memorial item that helps the recipient honor their loved one — such as a framed photo or a custom piece of art that reflects a cherished memory. This kind of gift acknowledges the loss but also brings comfort in a deeply personal way. Alternatively, giving a meal or arranging for a meal service is a practical yet meaningful gesture, encouraging self-care during a time of grief. It shows empathy while offering nourishment and support.

Beyond the physical gift itself, attaching a story to your present adds another layer of thoughtfulness. If you’re giving a book, for example, you could include a note explaining why it’s important to you or why you think the recipient will resonate with it. Thoughtfully curated gifts that reflect personal moments or inside jokes ensure your present will be remembered.

2. Consider Experiences Over Things

Sometimes, the most meaningful gifts aren’t things you can hold, but experiences that create lasting memories. Gifting an experience can deepen relationships and offer the recipient something they can truly enjoy and remember for a lifetime. For example, tickets to a concert, play, or sporting event provide a shared experience that you and the recipient can look forward to and enjoy together.

Experiences can also offer opportunities for the recipient to try something new or indulge in a passion. A cooking class, pottery workshop, or even a wine-tasting tour can be a fantastic way for them to learn a new skill or enjoy a favorite hobby. For someone who enjoys travel, a weekend getaway or a surprise staycation is a perfect way to treat them to relaxation and adventure.

Choosing experiences over things not only feels more personal, but it also allows the recipient to focus on living in the moment. Whether it’s something adventurous or simply time spent doing something they love, experience gifts offer opportunities to create stories, shared moments, and meaningful connections.

3. Opt for Thoughtful Wrapping

The way a gift is presented can have just as much impact as the gift itself. Opting for thoughtful wrapping transforms even the simplest gift into something special and shows that you’ve put extra care into the details. Instead of reaching for generic wrapping paper, consider options that align with the recipient’s personality or values. For someone who is eco-conscious, for example, you might choose recycled paper or a reusable fabric wrap, such as a colorful scarf or a patterned cloth. These sustainable alternatives look beautiful but also reduce waste.

Another way to elevate your gift wrapping is by adding personal, meaningful touches. A handwritten note, for example, can turn ordinary wrapping into something heartfelt, giving the recipient a keepsake they can treasure long after the gift is opened. You could also include small elements that tie into the gift or the occasion — like a sprig of dried lavender, a hand-drawn doodle, or a pressed flower tucked beneath the bow.

For a truly unique presentation, consider non-traditional materials, like wrapping the gift in a map of a place that holds significance or using pages from an old book to wrap a literary-themed gift. The effort you put into how the gift is presented reflects the care and attention you’ve placed on the entire process, making the recipient feel truly appreciated.

4. Create Handmade or DIY Gifts

If you really want to get crafty, handmade or DIY gifts are a beautiful way to make your presents feel truly one-of-a-kind. These gifts reflect the time, effort, and care you’ve put into creating something special, which often resonates more deeply with the recipient than a store-bought item. Whether you’re knitting a scarf, baking a batch of their favorite cookies, or crafting a custom piece of art, the personal touch in a handmade gift shows thoughtfulness and intention.

 

Even if you’re not the most crafty person, DIY gifts don’t have to be elaborate to feel meaningful. You can customize a store-bought item to give it a personal twist. For example, you might take a plain photo frame and decorate it with meaningful symbols, or you could create a personalized gift basket filled with handpicked items that reflect the recipient’s tastes or hobbies. These small, thoughtful touches transform an ordinary item into something that feels more heartfelt.

Handmade gifts also provide an opportunity to give something that holds sentimental value. Whether it’s a scrapbook documenting your favorite memories together or a hand-painted flower pot, DIY gifts allow you to put a piece of yourself into the present.

Giving a Gift That Stands Out

No matter the occasion, the most memorable gifts are the ones that show thought and care. Making your gift stand out is all about the effort you put in. With these ideas, you can create something meaningful that the recipient will cherish long after the moment has passed.

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How to Give Meaningful Gifts with Thortful https://www.techolac.com/lifestyle/how-to-give-meaningful-gifts-with-thortful/ https://www.techolac.com/lifestyle/how-to-give-meaningful-gifts-with-thortful/#respond Thu, 10 Oct 2024 23:23:30 +0000 https://www.techolac.com/?p=51313 Finding the perfect gift can be a challenge, especially when you want it to be something truly meaningful. Whether it’s for a birthday, anniversary, or just because, giving a gift that has personal significance can show someone how much you care. One way to make this process easier and more affordable is by using a […]

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Finding the perfect gift can be a challenge, especially when you want it to be something truly meaningful. Whether it’s for a birthday, anniversary, or just because, giving a gift that has personal significance can show someone how much you care. One way to make this process easier and more affordable is by using a Thortful discount voucher at Latest Deals, which can help you save on a wide range of unique and heartfelt cards and gifts. In this guide, we’ll explore how to choose meaningful gifts, the importance of personalisation, and why Thortful is a great choice for thoughtful presents.

1. The Importance of Thoughtful Giving

When it comes to gifting, it’s not always about the price tag or the size of the present. In fact, the most cherished gifts are often the ones that come from the heart. Meaningful gifts stand out because they show that you’ve taken the time to think about the recipient, their interests, and what would make them feel appreciated.

Choosing a thoughtful gift means understanding the person’s likes and passions. For instance, if your friend loves to read, a personalised bookmark or a beautifully designed card with a literary quote might be the perfect touch. Or, if they have a creative hobby, you could find a way to support that, whether through a DIY gift kit or a personalised message that inspires them. Thortful’s selection of greeting cards and small gifts makes it easy to customise and personalise your presents, ensuring they are tailored to the individual.

2. Personalisation is Key

One of the best ways to make a gift meaningful is by personalising it. This could be as simple as writing a heartfelt message or choosing a card that resonates with the recipient. Thortful excels in this area, offering a variety of cards created by independent designers that allow you to add your own personal touch.

When you choose a card or gift from Thortful, you can easily personalise it to match the occasion and the recipient’s personality. Whether it’s an inside joke, a shared memory, or simply something that makes them smile, adding a bit of yourself to the gift makes it all the more special. A handpicked card that reflects who they are, combined with a personal message, will be something they treasure long after the occasion has passed.

3. Choosing the Right Gift

A meaningful gift doesn’t have to be elaborate or expensive. Sometimes, it’s the simplest things that leave the biggest impression. When selecting a gift, consider what would bring joy to the person you’re gifting to. Here are a few ideas on how to choose the right gift:

  • Think about their interests: What do they love to do in their free time? Are they into cooking, gardening, or perhaps photography? A gift that speaks to their hobbies will show that you pay attention to what makes them happy.
  • Make it personal: Consider creating a memory book or a photo album that captures special moments you’ve shared. Thortful also offers a range of photo cards, allowing you to upload your own pictures to make the gift even more personal.
  • Give an experience: Sometimes, the best gifts aren’t things but experiences. Consider giving a gift that allows you to spend quality time together, such as a day out, a homemade dinner, or a personalised card inviting them to a future event.

4. Supporting Independent Creators

Another aspect of meaningful gift-giving is supporting independent creators. Thortful prides itself on offering a platform for independent designers to showcase their creativity. By choosing a card or gift from Thortful, you’re not only giving something unique and thoughtful, but you’re also supporting small businesses and artists. This makes the gift even more meaningful, knowing that it’s crafted with care and originality.

Thortful’s range includes everything from quirky, funny cards to more sentimental designs, making it easy to find something that fits any personality or occasion. And with the Thortful discount voucher at Latest Deals, you can save on these beautifully crafted cards, allowing you to give more while spending less.

5. Why Thortful is a Great Choice

When it comes to finding meaningful gifts, Thortful is an excellent choice for several reasons. First, their cards are unique and often one-of-a-kind, so you won’t be giving the same card everyone else does. Second, the personalisation options make it easy to add a heartfelt touch to your gift. Whether it’s a message or a custom photo card, you can make your gift as unique as the person receiving it.

In addition, Thortful’s commitment to quality means that you’re giving a card or gift that will stand the test of time. Their cards are printed on high-quality paper, and their designs are always fresh and creative. Plus, with the Thortful discount voucher at Latest Deals, you can find great savings on all your gift-giving needs.

6. Final Thoughts on Giving Meaningful Gifts

Giving a meaningful gift doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. With a bit of thought and a personal touch, you can create a gift that your loved one will remember and cherish. Thortful makes it easy to find unique, personalised cards and gifts that speak from the heart. By using a Thortful discount voucher at Latest Deals, you can make your gift even more special without breaking the bank.

So, the next time you’re looking for the perfect present, remember that it’s not about the cost or size—it’s about the thought and care you put into it. With Thortful, you can give gifts that truly matter.

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Top 10 Best & Cheapest Place To Buy Gold Online In 2024 https://www.techolac.com/best-place-to-buy-gold-online/ https://www.techolac.com/best-place-to-buy-gold-online/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:26:24 +0000 https://www.techolac.com/?p=28560 This post will explain best place to buy gold online. Are you searching for evaluations for the best place to buy Gold online or the top gold coin and gold bullion websites? Every day, thousands of people browse to “purchase gold online.” And there are many locations to buy gold coins and gold bullion online […]

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This post will explain best place to buy gold online. Are you searching for evaluations for the best place to buy Gold online or the top gold coin and gold bullion websites? Every day, thousands of people browse to “purchase gold online.”

And there are many locations to buy gold coins and gold bullion online which gold websites can you rely on?! Many gold coin sites are legitimate, and others are not. We’ve assembled the ultimate list of leading web-sites that sell gold coins online (and gold bullion).

Top 10 Best & Cheapest Place To Buy Gold Online In 2024

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What You Need to Know About Buying Gold Coins Online

The Gold and silver markets have taken off in a huge method these last couple of years. With a faster-paced society and a mores interconnected worlds economy, economic stability is more prone than ever to outdoor influences. A strike in China can affect the dollar, for instance, and political instability in Europe affects the course of our economy.

The value of the dollar increases because people think the US is doing fantastic, regardless of whether it is true. It refers to faith and trust.

Nevertheless, a financial investment in Gold preserves an intrinsic value that is not so closely connected to the actions or economic policies of a government. A gold-coin today is worth its weight and holds its worth better than lots of other commodities.

Gold bullion is popular amongst those in the know.

Aside from the relatively stable values of bullion over paper currency and other commodities, why do people invests in precious metals and coins?

– Internationally recognized worth: Gold is Gold and has the very same cost throughout the world. If the markets crashes, the stock is worthless. Bullion, howevers, can save you. In the blink of an eye, paper currency can lose its worth. The very same can not be stated of metal, though. No matter the country you might remain in, a golden dollar can be traded with. Individuals might not even understand what a dollar is. However, they comprehend Gold. You can also check another post like sockshare alternatives.

– Survivability: in case of a crisis or war, you can alway’s depend on Gold to remain intact. It does not tarnish or weaken, unlike paper, which can burn, tear, or decay. A gold stockpile buried 5000 years ago can still be discovered and maintain worth. The technique is not to lose track of it!

– Transportability: Gold and bullion are important even in small quantities. An ounce of Gold can purchase you a trip, and it can be concealed in your pocket.

The Top 10 Websites to Buy Gold-Bullion & Gold Coins Online

So how do you go about getting your Gold and bullion in the 21st century? The web provides a quick and reliable way to securely buy gold bullion. Quality and security are important, so here is an overview of the top 10 finest locations to purchase Gold online:

# 1 Money Metals Exchange

Cash Metals Exchange review: Founded in 2010, MoneyMetals.com has rapidly risen to prominence as a seller and as an educator for numismatic aficionados. With over 75,000 buyers and a majority of a million readers and subscribers, they’re a major dealer and influencer on the planet of numismatics, supplying quality at inexpensive rates making a big specific niche in the online gold market.

The gold coins that you purchase from MoneyMetals.com will reflect and remain near their initial melt cost. Note that this differs from other numismatics dealers that tend to exaggerate the extrinsic value of their coins.

Money Metals Exchange

# 2 Buy Gold and Silver Coins

Buy Gold and Silver Coins review: This is a huge gamer in the coin service. It is among the largest bulk coin and bullion dealerships in the US. An A+ ranked organization by BBB, and this is a trustworthy company partner.

They maintain a large stocks and ship and provide on time. You’ll be pleased to hear that they prides themselves on their dependability and honesty. And you can feel confident that they go above and beyond by ensuring all their packages before sending you your Gold.

Buy Gold and Silver Coins

# 3 JM Bullion

JM Bullion review: This Texan dealership is known for its no-nonsense method of offering bullion. Found in Dallas, jmbullion.com has increased quickly through the ranks to become a huge favorite amongst financiers and purchasers alike.

They hold a lot of stocks, and they ships on time. Security is constantly worrying about this type of transaction, specifically online, and this business understands it. They will see to it thats everything goes smoothly. With them, you are ensured to be holding your bullion in your vault at the end of the transaction.

JM Bullion

# 4 Bullion Vault

Bullion Vault evaluation: The world’s largest online investment gold service, bullionvault.com, needs no introduction to any investor that has ever dealt with bullion. They provide a quick and easy platform for financiers to peruse the professional bullion market and provide cut-rate rates on purchasing, selling. Keeping of bullion, be it silver or Gold.

Possessing vaults in London, Zurich, and Singapore, among others, this is a huge gamer running some 2 billion dollars’ worths of bullion for 70,000 financiers. These severe investors flock to them due to the low insurance and storage expense of their rare-earth elements.

Bullion Vault

# 5 SD Bullion

This is another best place to buy gold online. SD Bullion evaluation: This is another newbie to the marketplace. The firm was founded in 2011 by two medical professionals who wished to inform individuals on the worth of silver. You can also check another post like best Kik alternative.

The company they produced has quickly risen to be regarded as a major gamer. Their slogan is: “absolutely nothing fancy, just a phone conversation and low prices.”

Certainly, the medical professionals are true to their word. They’ve currently delivered over 300,000 orders. They have even handled to appear on “Hit Inc. Publication’s” list of the 500 fastest-growing companies in a relatively short time. Two times!

They guarantee the lowests possible prices on Gold and silver bullion. And they likewise buy from private individuals at a competitive rate.

Add to that a severe interest in informing the masses on the fundamentals of gold and silver financial investment, and you can begin to understand their ever-growing appeal.

SD Bullion

# 6 GoldSilver

GoldSiver evaluation: Here, you will find another site that prides itself on its role as an educator. Prominent precious metal consultant Mike Maloney founded Goldsilver.com. His bestselling book stays one of the best publications on rare-earth elements of financial investment. This is a genuine professional that puts in the time to analyze the minutiae of the marketplace.

The site offers consumers a dedicated team of experts that will look after their interests, notifying and recommending existing market trends and projections.

This team of online gold dealerships invests greatly in research, which is why many experts seek their services when they try to find a benefit in the market.

GoldSilver

# 7 Monex Precious Metals

Monex Precious Metals review: Monex, an old gamer, monex.com has been at it for fifty years, and they are still looking strong. They focus on buying and selling bullion and rare-earth elements.

Their best qualities are that they are reliable and credible. Using their client’s relevant market information, they aim to develop long-term relationships with savvy financiers. This is why their traders make an effort and effort to educate and inform their clients.

Monex Precious Metals

# 8 Golden Eagle Coins

This is also an best place to buy gold online. Gold Eagle Coins evaluation: Another old-timer going strong, goldeneaglecoin.com focuses on selling gold and silver coins, especially dollars.

Though they likewise sell bullion and precious metals, they like to keep abreast of brand-new advancements. Their site uses a continuous update on rates and international advancements.

If you are trying to find an dependable and dependable partner that has stood the test of time, you could do a lot even worse than taking a look at this Washington DC giant.

Golden Eagle Coins

# 9 Schiff Gold

Schiff Gold review: This is an online gold bullion and gold-coin gamer that merges low prices with quality service, the specialists and experts at schiffgold.com make an effort to educate and recommend all-comers. The online gold dealers is a favorites with investors because of its affiliate with economic experts and influencers, Pete Schiff. The website’s experts sell and buy precious metals, using a warranty on the rate and purity of every product sold. You can also check another post like icefilms alternatives.

In addition to this typical practice, however, they use a customized relationship with financiers. It is this distinction that has actually made them such a great list below and why they make our list of one of the leading 10 locations to buy or sell Gold online.

Schiff Gold

# 10 Metals.com

This is best place to buy gold online. Metals.com evaluation: This market leader prides itself on consumer involvement and service. There’s little doubts that they are focused on going the extra mile to guarantee client fulfillment.

That being said, they also use really competitive prices in the rare-earth element market, so prospective consumers don’t need to worry about trading quality service for quality items. With the metals.com, you can have them both.

In addition, the sites offers guaranteed credibility and shipping to put their consumers’ minds at rest.

Metals.com

Now You Are Ready to Buy Gold Online

Whichever web-site you select to purchase Gold online, the main points to consider are their assurances, self-reliance, security, and stability. Though these are hard to obtain, investing in precious metals, sometimes bullion and coins, is a good ways to go to hedge your bets and offer a financial plan B in case things go sour.

Rare-earth elements might not use the glossy and high earnings that other fashionable branches of the marketplace deal for a short while, but they do use certainty. Financiers who made it before the Internet bubble burst may feel very good about themselves, while those who didn’t ought to pay additional mindful attention to these words.

That is the true worth that comes from precious metals. Just as with lands, more of it is not beings made, which is why the rates tend to increase and will continue to do so. Gold provides you one of the safest forms of financial investment in today’s and tomorrow’s market. And these ten online gold dealerships offer you perfect ways to start or grow your investments.

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Unable to Pay on the Zara App? Here’s 5 Quick Fixes To Try https://www.techolac.com/unable-to-pay-on-the-zara-app-heres-5-quick-fixes-to-try/ https://www.techolac.com/unable-to-pay-on-the-zara-app-heres-5-quick-fixes-to-try/#respond Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:11:11 +0000 https://www.techolac.com/?p=49602 This post will explain Zara App. That is very bad! This might quickly try your patience because online shopping is all about convenience and the pleasure you get from indulging yourself. How annoying this must be for you is beyond me. especially if you can already picture yourself wearing the things that are in your […]

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This post will explain Zara App. That is very bad! This might quickly try your patience because online shopping is all about convenience and the pleasure you get from indulging yourself. How annoying this must be for you is beyond me. especially if you can already picture yourself wearing the things that are in your cart.

You’ve come to the correct site for the answers, so don’t worry. Here is a list of numerous easy fixes you can try to permanently resolve this issue.

Unable to Pay on the Zara App? Here’s 5 Quick Fixes To Try

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When you’re having trouble paying with the Zara app, there are five simple fixes you may try: clearing the platform’s cache, verifying your internet connection, and checking the platform’s servers. You may also try upgrading Zara or double-checking your payment method if that doesn’t work.

Continue reading and look your best!

#1 Check the platform’s servers

First, let’s examine servers, which are the foundation of the majority of internet businesses and applications.

These are probably already familiar to you if you’ve been following our posts for some time, along with the crucial part they play. Feel free to go to the solution in that scenario. If you’re new here, though, please continue reading as you’ll find what comes next to be rather interesting.

It’s important that you comprehend what servers are and what they do before we get there, even if I know you’re eager to know how to handle this.

To put it briefly, servers are enormous pieces of machinery that handle user traffic and data backups so that millions of customers can simultaneously buy their favorite outfits.

Because of this, it is imperative that servers always function at their best. For this reason, every IT department has specialized engineers that are in charge of regularly maintaining and enhancing its servers. Still, there are hazards that even they are unable to predict, like voltage surges, black-hat hackers, and coding errors.

Any of these occurrences could be the reason behind your inability to make payments with the Zara app or your difficulties getting it to function in other contexts.

Solution: Getting a better understanding of the circumstances is the best course of action in this case. You must verify the platform’s servers’ current status in order to accomplish this.

What you should do is as follows:

  1. Type “Is Zara Down?” into Google and press Enter.

What to do if Zara is unavailable on Google

  1. In the search results, look for “Updownradar” and click it (or click this link: https://updownradar.com/status/zara.com).

How to use Updownradar to see Zara’s server status

Verify that you are entering the Updownradar website officially.

As soon as you land on the page, a large graph and a ton of data will appear.

  1. Graph of Updownradar Report

Keep an eye out for multiple incoming user reports and tall spikes.

As you can see, Zara doesn’t appear to be experiencing any significant problems as of the time this post was written, but you should double verify.

There’s not much you can do but wait if you visit the website and notice high surges or prolonged incoming report rates. Rest assured, server failure is a common occurrence for IT departments, so things should return to normal in a few hours.

#2 Check your internet connection

Let’s now rule out a poor connection as the cause.

I understand your thought process: if you’re reading this, you must be problem-free in that regard, right? Okay, give it another shot. Diagnosing a malfunctioning network might be difficult at times.

You may be able to communicate and browse the web infrequently even when your home network is having trouble, but you won’t be able to use the Zara app to make payments.

Why? because your payment information is handled by this platform.

You see, the app needs to ensure that there’s a secure connection between you and their encrypted servers in order to guarantee that any cards you have put on file are kept private and safe. It’s not always possible to accomplish this when your internet connection isn’t the best, and payment problems quickly arise.

Even worse, a poor connection might lead to further problems with the Zara app, like the inability to adjust your currency and country.

Solution: It’s crucial to start looking at internal reasons before moving on to external ones when trying to solve this. The first thing you should do is give your supplier a call and find out if there are any coverage problems in your location.

If they confirm that everything is well on their end of the fence, you should restart your modem in order to reset a few internal settings that may be the source of the issue.

Don’t worry if you’re new to the whole tech stuff. Here’s how to accomplish that in a few simple steps:

  1. Turn the modem around so you can see the back of the device without unplugging it.
  2. Find the reset button (which is usually a tiny hole with a label that reads “Reset” instead of a button).
  3. The real button inside this hole can be pressed down using a paper clip or a thin toothpick. Hold it down until the unit’s front lights are all on, then release it.
  4. All of the modem’s lights will turn off for a limited period of time, signaling you to release the reset button.
  5. After some time, try utilizing the platform. You ought to be able to make payments on the Zara app going forward if your connection was the issue.

#3 Clear the Cache

Let’s go on and make sure the issue isn’t coming from your cache.

Please feel free to proceed to the solution if you are already familiar with words like these. If not, though, let me quickly walk you through it.

Without going into too much detail, you can find critical data in an app’s cache, like user preferences, login passwords, and, in the case of apparel apps like Zara, product images and previews. Although it may not seem like a big deal, having this data on hand really makes the program load considerably faster when you first use it.

Who wouldn’t want to save valuable time each day, after all?

Generally speaking, it’s a huge advantage to leave your cache alone. However, sometimes a corrupted file may inadvertently end up inside of it, which could prevent you from making payments on the Zara app.

It is advisable to clean the cache if this occurs.

Solution: To accomplish this, follow these simple steps, which are quick and easy to follow:

Android:

  1. Navigate to “Settings” on your device.
  2. Choose “Apps.”
  3. Return to the new menu and choose “Apps”
  4. Locate Zara and make your choice.
  5. Look for “Storage” on the menu.
  6. Choose “Clear Cache” from the list of alternatives.

On iOS, clearing the app’s cache can be more difficult, so it’s best to just remove and reinstall it.

#4 Check your payment methods

I understand that this may seem a bit too apparent to even take into account. That being said, we frequently miss the easiest things in life.

It can’t hurt to confirm that the payment method information you entered is accurate if nothing else has worked so far. Occasionally, all it takes to repeatedly have your payment attempts denied is one incorrect number or a dynamic CVV code.

Solution: I feel much more at ease protecting my credit and debit cards online with dynamic codes. However, reviewing that information again can be beneficial if using the numbers printed on your plastics is acceptable to you.

#5: Update Zara

Lastly, let’s confirm that the app is installed on your devices with the most recent version.

I understand that this may not seem like the most interesting thing to watch out for, but trust me when I say that it’s vital and can save you a great deal of problems in the future.

In what way? Easy.

It seems sense that more recent program versions are made to operate best when combined with the newest operating systems available, as this is usually the case. This is usually handled by automatic updating, so you don’t have to worry about running out-of-date software.

However, occasionally glitches, corrupted files, and unreliable networks might cause issues and hinder the functionality of the feature. The best course of action in situations such as that is to manually download and install the most recent version of the Zara app. Also check Appointment Scheduling Software

Solution: To complete it, just adhere to the easy procedures listed below:

Regarding iOS:

  1. Launch the “App Store”
  2. Find and tap the “your profile” button located in the top right corner of the screen.
  3. Locate the button marked “Update All.” If an updated version of Zara is available, this should update Zara.

How to update every iOS app

If you have any unfinished apps, this would be a good opportunity to update them.

Regarding Android:

  1. Navigate to the Play Store and select your profile, which is situated in the top-right corner of the page.
  2. Choose “Manage devices & apps.”
  3. If all you want to do is update Zara, pick it and do it one at a time.
  4. Choose “Update All” to update every pending app.
  5. Await the completion of the upgrading process.

Conclusion

Completed!

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5 Tips On Hiring an Event Photographer https://www.techolac.com/lifestyle/5-tips-on-hiring-an-event-photographer/ https://www.techolac.com/lifestyle/5-tips-on-hiring-an-event-photographer/#respond Wed, 29 Nov 2023 18:40:01 +0000 https://www.techolac.com/?p=48290 Hiring an event photographer can be a long, arduous, and complicated process. First and foremost, most any geographic market you visit is going to have a fairly saturated selection of photographers to choose from – as entry into this occupation is far from either expensive or demanding. With an investment of less than a thousand […]

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Hiring an event photographer can be a long, arduous, and complicated process. First and foremost, most any geographic market you visit is going to have a fairly saturated selection of photographers to choose from – as entry into this occupation is far from either expensive or demanding. With an investment of less than a thousand dollars, most anyone can claim to be an event photographer and it is for this reason that means that there are plenty of moonlighters that you may have to wade through before coming across the portfolio of an actual photographer and not someone that has simply invested in an expensive camera.

This being said, there are certain things to look for when hiring event photographers that can be considered best practice.

1. Equipment

While clients rarely request equipment breakdowns from potential hires,  it isn’t outside the realm of standard practice for them to do so and, while many photographers will until the end of their days preach until they’re blue in the face that the camera doesn’t matter, and that it’s more about the photographer him/herself, it almost always does (and especially so when applying to event photography).

The reason why its mentioned that equipment plays a role in determining the experience level and quality of any one photographer, it’s because the better a photographer gets and the more experienced he or she is, the more frequently he or she will upgrade his/her equipment. This being said, it’s a bit like being a racecar driver. If one started out racing cars in a ford focus, and somehow subsequently won continuously over the course of the year, they wouldn’t remain in that ford focus the entire time, would they? They’d likely upgrade their car after each and every victory, because they aren’t likely to be going around saying ‘it isn’t the car, it’s the driver.’

Factually, it’s both.

Additionally, the reason why equipment very much matters in terms of finding the right event photographer is because events typically involve shooting in very low light – and no matter the talent or skill of a very seasoned photographer, basic, consumer grade cameras are simply not good options when the lighting is poor. Lighting sensitivity is defined by a measurement called ISO. The less light in the room there is, the higher the ISO one will need to shoot at. As the ISO increases, the image gets noisier and grainer with each increased level, and consumer grade cameras have not only lower ISO levels than professional ones, but simply produce considerably noisier and grainer images as well.

This being said, if you are considering hiring an event photographer, don’t be afraid to ask what sort of camera or what type of equipment he/she will be working with. A good starting point is what’s called a full frame camera and using that as a basic requirement from where to start.

2. Lighting

Lighting is another place where the gap between professional photographers and those that have simply purchased equipment for a second source of income tends to widen. Typically, professional photographers will be fluent with not only a speedlight (or attachable flash), but natural lighting as well. Typically, less experienced photographers will rely almost exclusively on natural lighting to achieve their goals (despite said natural lighting being on neither the best nor sufficient side of things).

As far as speedlights go, professional photographers may even tend to go a step further and have theirs mounted on what are called flash brackets – or devices used to take the flash off of the camera and slightly above or to the side. As far as professional photography is concerned, lighting really is the key and king to creating compelling imagery.

3. Delivery

Be sure to ask your photographer how he/she plans on delivering the images and, as well, whether or not they will be watermarked. Strangely, watermarks are found to be much more common amongst non-professional photographers that don’t have a strong handle on how else to get business. Unless agreed upon beforehand, receiving your images only to find each and every one has a semi transparent name stamped prominently over-top of them is never a pleasant experience.

As well, does the photographer plan on sending you a zip file with all of the images, or sharing a private album with a link that you can distribute for viewing? Or will the images be delivered on a USB/DVD, as well?

These are all fair questions, and you should feel free to use them in the hiring process.

4. Relevant experience

While you may think a photographer is a photographer and as such simply lump them all into one overarching and all-encompassing category, there are actually many different types that specialize in many different things.

Some of the more common types of photographers operating within a specific niche are food photographers, wedding photographers, portrait photographers, and, of course, event photographers.

Looking for an event photographer but then coming across a portfolio you really like that happens to be of a portraiture photographer doesn’t necessarily translate into the best hiring practices.

If you’re looking for an event photographer in nyc for instance, ensure that that is either that person’s exclusive specialty or he/she has enough of it in his/her portfolio to not be found wholly unprepared for any given situation. While you may think that hiring a photographer that creates stunning work but has none of it in the field of event work is a good idea, it typically isn’t the best hiring practice to follow.

Additionally, the field of event photography is so wide and overarching that there are many different types of sub-specialties contained within it. For instance, there are photographers that focus almost exclusively on live music (a form of event photography) while there is another branch of them that focuses on dance.

Finding one that suits your particular needs (ie you’re holding a corporate conference and need a corporate photographer) is generally always a good idea.

5. Communication 

While this may be somewhat of a given, how your photographer communicates with you prior to your event and leading up to getting booked will give you a good glimpse into how he/she conducts himself professionally throughout the entirety of the interaction (from pre-booking, to booking, to delivery).

As photography lies within the creative arts, people tend to sometimes give photographers a little more leeway if their communications or way they conduct themselves tend to be a little less than ideal.

This being said, while photography does lie within the creative arts, it is also very much a business transaction that you’re engaging in and thus the person you’re engaging on the other end of your conversation should conduct him/herself professionally. If the photographer takes days to respond to your emails, it is almost a guarantee that will translate into how long it takes to get your images and how well they may or may not be edited.

Conclusion:

Wrapping up, the above points should all be taken into account and act as a very strong starting point in terms of how you should go about hiring an event photographer. Those points, to summarize, however, are what sort of equipment the photographer uses. Is he/she comfortable in both natural as well as strobed lighting. What sort of image delivery will the photographer employ to submit your end images to you. Does the photographer have the relevant experience you’re looking for? And lastly, does he or she conduct themselves in a professional manner.

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